Olivia Ray banned for two and a half years for doping violation
A sad, sordid tale may have found its conclusion.
A sad, sordid tale may have found its conclusion.
A whistleblower tipped off the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in December 2021 about suspicions surrounding Ray, who was living and racing in the United States.
"This is yet another case that demonstrates the power of investigations in the shared fight to protect sport and athletes’ rights," says Travis Tygart.
The reigning New Zealand national road race champion was dropped by Human Powered Health earlier this year and is now awaiting USADA's final decision on a ban.
The reigning New Zealand national road race champion was dropped by Human Powered Health earlier this year and is now awaiting USADA's final decision on a ban.
Human Powered Health quietly dropped Ray, while troubling allegations of domestic violence, doping and deception have emerged.
Update: The team declines to comment but Ray's Instagram account has responded to the story.
“Everyone’s going to get paid," said Legion founder Justin Williams
The inaugural Into The Lion’s Den criterium saw wins from Olivia Ray and event organizer Justin Williams. Here are the best snaps from Sacramento.
L39ion of Los Angeles hosts Sacramento race, with $100,000 purse split evenly between men and women.