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Romanian Gymnast Ana Barbosu Banned for Doping Violation After Paris 2024 Bronze

Romanian Gymnast Ana Barbosu Banned for Doping Violation After Paris 2024 Bronze
World Sports · 09:36:38 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu, who won bronze in the women's floor exercise final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been banned for a doping violation, BBC Sport reported on Wednesday.

The International Testing Agency confirmed the sanction against the 18-year-old, who became one of Romania's standout performers at the Summer Games. Barbosu's bronze medal came in a dramatic floor final where she initially finished fourth before a score inquiry elevated her to the podium.

Details of the prohibited substance and the length of the ban have not been disclosed. The Romanian Gymnastics Federation has not yet issued a statement on the case.

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