GB and Wales' Athlete Josh Griffiths Banned After Drug Test
The Athletics Integrity Unit said benzoylecgonine was found in both urine samples, and Griffiths accepted the anti-doping violation.
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Pro Runner's Statements Help Limit Doping Ban to 3 Months Following Positive Test
Josh Griffiths enjoyed one of the biggest victories of his recent career, winning the men’s race at the 2025 Manchester Marathon in 2:16:56. The Welsh distance runner, who also finished eighth at the 2021 London Marathon, was looking ahead to more competitions at 33. However, his plans took an unexpected turn after he tested positive […]
Marathon runner Josh Griffiths from Great Britain and Wales has been sentenced to a three-month ban following a positive doping test. The sanction was imposed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following his participation in the Belfast City Marathon in May.
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Inspiring the culture of the sport of athletics with well prepared and thought-provoking content, that is written, podcast, video and images. British marathon runner Joshua Griffiths has been banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. On May 3, 2026, he was tested at the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon. A month later, the sample was tested in London and found to contain Benzoyle…
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