Ethiopian middle-distance star Mohammed Aman, the 2013 World 800m champion, has been missing in action from the track. This has raised questions than answers about his whereabouts. While Mohammed Aman’s absence from the track has raised questions amongst fans, there was no major announcement about his whereabouts or suspension, especially from the World Athletics body. An incident that left many in the athletics community in the dark.
However, Chaseathletics.us has confirmed that Mohammed Aman has been serving a four-year ban for an anti-doping violation. This is according to official documents, which state that Aman`s period of ineligibility began on January 30, 2021, and will end on February 15, 2025.
What Triggered Mohammed Aman’s Lengthy Suspension
Moreover, the reason for his ban is a serious Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV). Mohammed Aman evaded, refused, or failed to submit to sample collection without providing a compelling justification. This type of violation is considered one of the most severe under World Athletics’ anti-doping regulations. The violation often attracts lengthy suspensions.
Despite the gravity of the offence and Mohammed Aman’s high profile, he famously won gold at the 2013 World Championships. However, it is not clear why his suspension was kept secret. World Athletics and other governing bodies did not issue a prominent press release, and major athletics news sites did not cover the case.
As a result, many fans and even the athletics community missed the suspension entirely, assuming Aman’s absence was due to injury or retirement. The lack of transparency surrounding Aman’s ban raises important questions about communication in the sport.
“Let me give you an example about Kenya. ADAK publish their cases on the website, but few bother to check who has been banned or tested positive. This is unlike AIU, who publish on their social media pages and website. But again, AIU doesn’t put all their cases on social media. Aman’s case was big. They should have highlighted on their socials. Top Kenyans are serving many years, which AIU didn’t publish on their socials but are on their website…Lawrence Cherono, Matthew Sawe,” an athletic fanatic wrote on Facebook
Another fan added,
“Yes, it looks, how it has been hidden is a million-dollar question…”
As Mohammed Aman’s period of ineligibility nears its end, the athletics world will be watching to see if he stages a comeback or quietly steps away from competition.
