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Aus Sprinter Charged with Child Sex Offence
Australian Athletics barred Jake Doran from events and training after he was charged with indecent treatment of a child under 16, police said.
- Queensland Police charged Australian sprinter Jake Doran with one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16 last week. The 26-year-old was arrested in Townsville and granted bail.
- Townsville Police alleged the offending occurred between January 2025 and September 2026 following an extensive investigation. The 26-year-old Nelly Bay man's arrest concluded detectives' probe into the allegations.
- Born and raised on Magnetic Island, Queensland, Doran is a two-time national sprint champion who represented Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Championships. He made the 100m semifinal in Birmingham.
- Australian Athletics imposed a provisional ban on the athlete, prohibiting him from attending national, state, or club events and participating in training sessions. The organization stated it takes all allegations very seriously.
- The case is scheduled for the Townsville Magistrates Court on November 5, marking the next procedural step. Doran has deactivated social media accounts and holds no role within Australian Athletics.
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