Fred Kerley Banned for Doping Rule Violations, Joins Enhanced Games

0:00This is Corey, keeping Durham in the know, you're listening to Durham News today. Sprinter Fred Curley just got hit with a two-year ban from Track & Field for missing multiple drug tests. The 30-year-old former world champion in the 100-meter dash earned the suspension from the Athletics Integrity Unit after failing to. Follow anti-doping rules. Rooling called his actions negligent and somewhat reckless, with the missed test happening from May through December of 2024. This came right after he signed on last September to compete in the enhanced gangs, a new league that openly allows performance-enhancing drugs. Curley fired back on social media almost immediately after the announcement. He posted pictures mocking doping agencies like the AIU, WADA, and USAIDA, and vented about feeling controlled and dealing with suspicious calls from out of the country. Fans and the track world are split on this, with some seeing it as him dodging real consequences by jumping to the new league. As a top sprinter who won gold in 2022, his move highlights growing tensions over clean

1:03sport rules. The ban runs until August 11, 2027, but since he's focused on the enhanced games, it likely won't derail his plans. Officials say this sends a message, even if his career path has shifted. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.