UKAD statement on Victoria Ohuruogu NADP decision

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) can confirm that, following an investigation and a full hearing before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP), an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) charge for Prohibited Association (ADR Article 2.10) relating to British sprinter Victoria Ohuruogu has been dismissed and she is free to participate in sport.  

The outcome of this case would not ordinarily be publicly disclosed, in accordance with the applicable confidentiality rules to which UKAD is subject (ADR Article 8.5.2). However, at Ms Ohuruogu’s request and with her consent, UKAD is confirming the outcome of the charge against her, to put an end to any further speculation regarding Ms Ohuruogu’s eligibility to participate in sport.   

Notes to Editors 

ADR Article 2.10 

Athletes must not work in a professional or sport-related capacity with coaches, trainers, physicians or other Athlete Support Personnel who are currently serving an anti-doping ban from sport. Some examples of the types of association which are prohibited include: obtaining training, strategy, technique, nutrition or medical advice, therapy, treatment or prescriptions; or allowing the Athlete Support Person to serve as an agent or representative. Prohibited association need not involve any form of compensation.

Confidentiality 

The UK ADR place restrictions on reporting information relating to ongoing anti-doping proceedings, including that UKAD will not comment publicly on the specific facts of a pending case (except in response to public comments attributed to a charged athlete or his/her representatives). For that reason, UKAD has not previously been able to comment publicly in respect of the charge brought against Ms Ohuruogu.  

In addition, where a hearing panel has determined that an ADRV has not been committed, the decision shall not be publicly disclosed without the consent of the Athlete (ADR Article 8.5.2).