How the AIU Nailed Fred Kerley for Whereabouts Failures
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has successfully prosecuted American sprinter Fred Kerley, securing a two‑year ban after confirming three whereabouts failures in less than a year.
The case hinged on missed tests in May, June, and December 2024.
On May 11, a doping control officer arrived at Kerley’s Miami home but found him competing in Jamaica. Kerley claimed he had updated his whereabouts, but the AIU said no explanation was received in time.
On June 13, Kerley admitted he was not in his Munich hotel room during the testing slot, acknowledging the failure. Finally, on December 6 and 7, the DCO reported being unable to locate him at his listed apartment, despite Kerley’s insistence that he was inside.
By July 2025, the AIU had confirmed all three failures and issued a Notice of Charge.
Kerley was provisionally suspended in August. In its submission, the AIU argued that his ‘level of Fault is high’ and urged the Tribunal to impose the mandatory two‑year sanction.
The Tribunal agreed, ruling that Kerley’s results from December 2024 to August 2025 would be disqualified, stripping him of medals, points, and prize money.
The decision marks a dramatic fall for the 2022 world champion and Olympic medalist, who now faces two years away from competition.
