ROME (AP) — The Italian Olympic Committee requested two-year doping bans Wednesday for 26 track and field athletes — several of whom are slated to compete at next year’s Rio de Janeiro Games.
The list includes Fabrizio Donato, the bronze medalist in triple jump at the 2012 London Olympics, and Andrew Howe, the silver medalist in long jump at the 2007 world championships; distance runner Daniele Meucci; and sprinter Simone Collio.
All 26 are accused of evading doping tests but maintain there was an administrative error. They will face trials at CONI’s anti-doping court, with decisions expected sometime next year.