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Bristol darts star Dom Taylor's emotional apology after failing World Championship drugs test
Dom Taylor, ranked 65th, was suspended after a December 14 drug test showed an adverse finding; he cited personal tragedies and mental health struggles in his apology.
- During the 2025/26 World Championship at Alexandra Palace, the Darts Regulation Authority said it was notified of an adverse analytical finding from a December 14 sample and suspended Dom Taylor with immediate effect.
- Taylor apologised, saying he had been `lying to myself and everyone else around me` and linked his relapse to his daughter's death anniversary, worsening mental health, and early traumas including finding his deceased nan aged 12.
- After beating Oskar Lukasiak 3-0, Taylor's exclusion meant Jonny Clayton received a bye into the third round at Alexandra Palace.
- The Darts Regulation Authority indicated the case will follow disciplinary processes, with the ban reduced to three months then one month after Taylor completed a three-month treatment programme approved by UK Anti-Doping.
- Taylor has faced a mixture of support and criticism from fans and pundits, and ranked 65, he said he had let down four main people, his two daughters and two biggest fans.
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