Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu has been suspended for two years following a doping violation, the International Testing Agency announced on November 5, 2026. Barbosu, who won the bronze medal in the women's floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics amid controversy surrounding American gymnast Jordan Chiles' score inquiry, will miss the 2028 Los Angeles Games as a result of the ban.
The suspension stems from a positive test for a prohibited substance, though specific details were not immediately disclosed. Barbosu's bronze medal in Paris came after a dramatic final where Chiles' initial score was upgraded following an inquiry, pushing Barbosu from third to fourth before a subsequent ruling reinstated her podium position.
The 2024 floor exercise final sparked widespread debate over scoring procedures and the handling of inquiries. Barbosu's doping case adds another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding the event.
