Alysha Newman, the Canadian pole vaulter who won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has received a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. She attributes this to personal changes affecting her organization and plans to stop competing, minimizing the suspension's impact.
Key points
Alysha Newman won bronze at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
She received a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests.
Newman cited personal changes affecting her organization.
She plans to stop competing to mitigate the suspension's impact.
Alysha Newman2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Alysha Newman of Canada won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. She has now been hit with a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. Newman "claims that she experienced a significant personal change that disrupted her ability to stay as organized as she could, making it difficult for her to keep up with the Whereabouts Program." Newman plans to stop competing so the suspension won't have any actual impact.
Alysha Newman of Canada won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. She has now been hit with a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. Newman "claims that she experienced a significant personal change that disrupted her ability to stay as organized as she could, making it difficult for her to keep up with the Whereabouts Program." Newman plans to stop competing so the suspension won't have any actual impact.
Alysha Newman of Canada won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. She has now been hit with a 20-month suspension for missing drug tests. Newman "claims that she experienced a significant personal change that disrupted her ability to stay as organized as she could, making it difficult for her to keep up with the Whereabouts Program." Newman plans to stop competing so the suspension won't have any actual impact.
Alysha Newman
Q&A
Why was Alysha Newman suspended from competition?
Alysha Newman was suspended for 20 months due to missing drug tests.
What medal did Alysha Newman win at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Alysha Newman won a bronze medal in the women's pole vault at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
What reasons did Alysha Newman give for missing drug tests?
Newman claimed that significant personal changes disrupted her organization, making it difficult to comply with the Whereabouts Program.
How will Alysha Newman's suspension affect her career?
Newman plans to stop competing, which means the suspension will not have any actual impact on her career.
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Alysha Newman of Canada clears the bar during the Womens Pole Vault qualification.
Alysha Newman of Canada clears the bar during the Womens Pole Vault qualification.
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Alysha Newman of Canada reacts as she competes in the Women's Pole Vault final.
Alysha Newman of Canada reacts as she competes in the Women's Pole Vault final.
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Alysha Newman of Canada.
Alysha Newman of Canada.
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Alysha Newman of Canada competes in the Womens Pole Vault during the Muller Grand Prix Birmingham.
Alysha Newman of Canada competes in the Womens Pole Vault during the Muller Grand Prix Birmingham.
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lysha Newman of Canada competes in the Pole Vault Womens Final.
lysha Newman of Canada competes in the Pole Vault Womens Final.
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Alysha Newman of Canada competes in the Women's Pole Vault during athletics on day nine of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Alysha Newman of Canada competes in the Women's Pole Vault during athletics on day nine of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates with a somersault in the Women's Pole Vault.
Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates with a somersault in the Women's Pole Vault.
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Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates winning gold in the Women's Pole Vault.
Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates winning gold in the Women's Pole Vault.
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Bronze medalist Nina Kennedy of Australia, gold medalist Alysha Newman of Canada and silver medalist Eliza McCartney of New Zealand celebrate after the Women's Pole Vault.
Bronze medalist Nina Kennedy of Australia, gold medalist Alysha Newman of Canada and silver medalist Eliza McCartney of New Zealand celebrate after the Women's Pole Vault.
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Canada's Alysha Newman reacts after a clearance during the women's pole vault final.
Canada's Alysha Newman reacts after a clearance during the women's pole vault final.
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Canada's Alysha Newman competes.
Canada's Alysha Newman competes.
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Alysha Newman attends Citi Taste Of Tennis Miami 2022.
Alysha Newman attends Citi Taste Of Tennis Miami 2022.
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: (L-R) Alysha Newman and Monica Seles attend Citi Taste Of Tennis Miami 2022.
: (L-R) Alysha Newman and Monica Seles attend Citi Taste Of Tennis Miami 2022.
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Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates after winning the Women's Pole Vault.
Alysha Newman of Canada celebrates after winning the Women's Pole Vault.
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Alysha Newman attends RBCxMusic Night with Special Guest DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) at RBC House Toronto International Film Festival 2023.
Alysha Newman attends RBCxMusic Night with Special Guest DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) at RBC House Toronto International Film Festival 2023.
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A necklace with the the Olympic rings is pictured around the neck of Canada's Alysha Newman.
A necklace with the the Olympic rings is pictured around the neck of Canada's Alysha Newman.
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Women's Pole Vault bronze medalist Alysha Newman reacts onstage with her medal on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Women's Pole Vault bronze medalist Alysha Newman reacts onstage with her medal on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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Alysha Newman attends The FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify 2026.
Alysha Newman attends The FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify 2026.
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Alysha Newman of Miami places second in the women's pole vault at 14-1 1/4 (4.30m) during the 2016 NCAA Track and Field championships.
Alysha Newman of Miami places second in the women's pole vault at 14-1 1/4 (4.30m) during the 2016 NCAA Track and Field championships.
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Canadian track and field athlete Alysha Newman arrives at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY.
Canadian track and field athlete Alysha Newman arrives at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY.
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Alysha Newman (CAN) reacts in the women's pole vault final.
Alysha Newman (CAN) reacts in the women's pole vault final.
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Alysha Newman (CAN) reacts after clearing 4.85m in the women’s pole vault final.
Alysha Newman (CAN) reacts after clearing 4.85m in the women’s pole vault final.
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Third place Canada's Alysha Newman celebrates after the women's pole vault final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Third place Canada's Alysha Newman celebrates after the women's pole vault final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
