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According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 15, in response to the American track and field athlete Eliyan Knighton, who was found positive in the doping test but was still allowed to participate in the Paris Olympics,The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on the 14th that it had filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)。

Knighton was found to be positive for steroids (trenbolone) in an out-of-competition doping test on March 26 this year. However, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suddenly made a decision before the start of the domestic qualifying competition for the Paris Olympics.The decision not to suspend Knighton was made after the athlete ate contaminated meat., and allowed him to eventually represent the United States at the Paris Olympics.

In the men's 200m final at the Paris Olympics, Knighton finished fourth. After the race, Knighton left the mixed interview area without being interviewed by reporters. According to AIU official website records, Knighton's appeal was filed on August 8, the day of the 200m final.

In the AIU's social media comment section, one netizen said: "This is a conspiracy. If he was Kenyan, he would not even be allowed to participate in the trials." Another said: "This is not surprising. I am shocked that people around him remain silent about his appearance in Paris."

The Athletics Integrity Commission, which is independent of the World Athletics Federation, was established in 2017. The purpose of the organization is to eliminate all threats that may affect the integrity of athletics. (Reporter Wei Hua Wu Junkuan)

Editor: Li Yilinzi