Italian race walker Alex Schwazer has tested positive for the banned blood-boosting substance EPO for the third time in his career, according to reports from German media outlets Bild and Welt.
The 41-year-old athlete, who has already served nearly twelve years of cumulative bans for previous doping violations, has denied any wrongdoing in this latest instance.
However, Schwazer has indicated he will not pursue legal action to challenge the result, effectively accepting the outcome of the test.
This development marks the latest chapter in a career defined by repeated anti-doping infractions.
Schwazer’s history includes multiple suspensions that have kept him away from competition for significant periods, raising ongoing questions about integrity in elite athletics.
The news emerges as sports authorities continue to tighten enforcement of anti-doping regulations.