2020 Tokyo Olympian and 2024 Paris Olympic Alternate Yul Moldauer made a shocking announcement Thursday afternoon, sharing that he has been suspended for 16 months by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Report informs via Forbes.
A key contributor to the US men’s team’s historic successes in recent years, Moldauer will be barred from competition until January 2026, missing a chance at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
In an Instagram post-Thursday afternoon, Moldauer shared the news in a public statement, hoping to preempt public release:
“I want to personally share some important news with you before it becomes public. I have received a 16-month suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) due to a whereabouts violation. I want to be absolutely clear: I have never tested positive for any banned substances in my career. For over a decade, I have proudly upheld the values of clean sport and fair competition.”