Statement: UKAD response to Elizabeth Banks Anti-Doping Rule Violations No Fault or Negligence

Date: Friday 7 June 2024, 16:25

“UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) can today confirm that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) filed an appeal on 4 June 2024 at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in respect of a decision issued by UKAD. The appeal concerns UKAD’s decision of 26 April 2024 that professional cyclist, Elizabeth Banks bore No Fault or Negligence for presence and use Anti-Doping Rule Violations, contrary to Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the UK Anti-Doping Rules.

Both UKAD and Ms Banks are named as separate Respondents to WADA’s appeal and will be required to consider and respond to WADA’s appeal as separate parties. The appeal process will now be followed in accordance with the applicable rules.”

Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10:10

"Following concerning reports in the media and comments made by professional cyclist Ms Elizabeth Banks on Tuesday 21 May 2024, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirms that Ms Banks has committed Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) and that the applicable period of Ineligibility has been eliminated on the basis that Ms Banks bore No Fault or Negligence for those ADRVs. UKAD also notes Ms Banks’ comments with concern and will be looking into what it can do to better support Athletes going through Anti-Doping Rule Violation proceedings.

Ordinarily, UKAD would not comment on the facts of a specific case until the expiry of all appeal windows, at which time the Decision would be published in full in accordance with the reporting requirements of the UK Anti-Doping Rules."