Doping-sanctioned star announces comeback: “I am stronger than ever”
Having barely appeared in public since the positive doping test, the ski star is now signaling a return.
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Doping through the eyes of a leading sports physician: “Beware of dietary supplements”
While human anatomy has remained largely unchanged for millennia, athletic performances are reaching levels that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. Where does clean preparation end and where does unfair advantage begin?
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Doping suspicion emerges over ski star’s World Championship gold
Recent documents suggest that one of the most surprising World Championship golds in history was achieved through doping.
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Victoria Carl receives an 18-month suspension for anti-doping rule violation
German cross-country skier Victoria Carl has been handed an 18-month suspension following an anti-doping rule violation, according to a decision issued by the independent German Sports Arbitration Court (DIS) on April 2, 2026.
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Tested positive for doping – still allowed to compete at the Olympics
The Italian biathlete who tested positive for doping just before the Olympics will still be allowed to compete. The appeals court has now lifted her suspension.
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Italian biathlete provisionally suspended after positive doping test ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026
An Italian biathlete has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in an out-of-competition anti-doping test, adding uncertainty ahead of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Cross-country skier caught for cocaine
Went under the radar of anti-doping authorities, now the 29-year-old admits the offence and says he takes responsibility.
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Doping-banned skier makes comeback with clear goal: Milano-Cortina 2026
He has been banned from all competitions for four years and largely avoided public appearances since his doping conviction in 2021, but now he is targeting the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Suspension confirmed: German star out of the Olympics
The World Cup season in cross-country skiing kicks off this weekend. It will do so without Victoria Carl. The same goes for the Olympics in February.
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Developments in doping case raise expectations of an upcoming decision
The German ski star has been suspended since the summer, and two weeks before the World Cup opener, she still has no information. Now, new signals suggest that clarification may be close.
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