Imogen Simmonds acquitted after testing positive for Ligandrol
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Swiss triathlete Imogen Simmonds has been cleared of any wrongdoing after testing positive for Ligandrol in December 2024. The International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed that the contamination was unintentional, allowing her to return to competition immediately.
A case that shocked international triathlon
The Switzerland Imogen Simmonds, one of the most outstanding triathletes on the circuit HOMBRE DE HIERRO y 70.3 world runner-up in 2019, has been officially acquitted after several months of investigation.
On December 8, 2024, Simmonds was subjected to an out-of-competition doping test in which she was found to be detected traces of the anabolic Ligandrol (LGD-4033), a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for promoting muscle growth.
A thorough investigation by the ITA
La International Testing Agency (ITA), responsible for independent results management for IRONMAN, determined that the positive was due to a unintentional contamination.
According to the official report, the athlete was able to prove that the substance entered her body through the intimate contact with your partner, who was taking supplements contaminated with Ligandrol without her knowledge.
Scientific tests and hair analysis conducted by his legal team confirmed this version, ruling out any deliberate doping.
No penalty or suspension
Following the verdict of “No Fault or Negligence", the ITA announced that no period of suspension will be imposed and that Simmonds is free to compete immediately.
As this is an out-of-competition test, there will be no disqualification of previous results or loss of points. The decision can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), although both IRONMAN and the ITA consider the case closed.
Statement by Imogen Simmonds
After learning the result, Simmonds expressed his relief on social media:
“It has been a very difficult process, but I am grateful for the support I have received. I hope my experience serves as a warning: even the most innocent contact can have unforeseen consequences during a doping test.”
A solid career in the elite
At 31 years Imogen Simmonds She has managed to establish herself as one of the most competitive European triathletes in the middle and long distance.
He has climbed onto the podium in multiple events IRONMAN 70.3 y Challenge Family, especially highlighting his third place in the 2023 70.3 World Cup.
