In a recent announcement, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) revealed that Tara Davis-Woodhall, a prominent long jumper from the United States, has been stripped of her national indoor title and handed a one-month suspension due to a positive test for cannabis.
According to a recent announcement by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Davis-Woodhall has been found positive for THC. In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that the positive THC test of the athlete as a result of a sample collected during the 2023 USA Track and Field indoor championships held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The sample was collected during the competition on February 17, which also happened to be the day she clinched the title with a remarkable jump of 6.99 meters.
US Olympian Tara Davis-Woodhall looses her title for testing positive for THC Davis-Woodhall has already served her suspension in full, which commenced on March 21st.
As per the latest update, Davis-Woodhall has unfortunately lost her title due to a positive test. This disqualification will result in the forfeiture of all competitive results obtained on and after February 17.
According to the regulations set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), cannabis, marijuana, and hashish are classified as prohibited substances.
Previously, US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson had originally sealed her berth at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. However, after testing positive for marijuana, her title was taken away and she was not allowed to compete in the Olympics.