Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman, an Olympic bronze medallist, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit due to Whereabouts Failures. Athletics Canada, the governing body for track and field in Canada, confirmed the suspension in a statement released on Wednesday. The organization expressed regret over the situation and hopes to welcome Newman back to the National Team Program once she becomes eligible. Last year, decorated Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak faced a similar ban following three whereabouts failures. Newman made history as the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in pole vaulting.
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