Former world 100m silver medallist Marvin Bracy-Williams has been handed a 45-month ban for doping offences after a whistleblower triggered an investigation.
The 31-year-old American sprinter was runner-up to compatriot Fred Kerley in the 100m at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon. He was also part of the USA men’s 4x100m relay team that won silver, meaning Great Britain are now set to be upgraded from bronze to silver.
Positive test and whistleblower tip
Bracy-Williams was provisionally suspended in February 2024 after testing positive for the anabolic agent testosterone. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said it received a tip from a whistleblower that led to the probe.
Tampering and cooperation with investigation
According to USADA, Bracy-Williams initially tried to tamper with the investigation and also breached the whereabouts rules — regulations requiring athletes to declare their location for testing. However, he later admitted the violations and provided “substantial assistance” to investigators.
USADA’s statement on accountability
“This case shows the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and anti-doping bodies in eradicating organised doping schemes,” said USADA chief executive Travis Tygart.
“When the rules are applied correctly, we can hold people accountable while pursuing further anti-doping violations and potential criminal charges,” he added.
Another 2022 medallist under scrutiny
Bracy-Williams becomes the second American sprinter from the 2022 World Championships 100m podium to face anti-doping action. Gold medallist Fred Kerley was provisionally suspended in August for whereabouts failures and has said he intends to contest the allegation.
Kerley later announced plans to compete in next year’s inaugural Enhanced Games — an event that permits athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs banned in official competition.
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