Two Year Ban for 2013 European Indoor 60m Hurdles Champion Nevin Yanit

The Turkish Athletics Federation today announced a two year ban for the 2013 European Indoor 60 meter hurdles gold medallist Nevin Yanit. This announcement has particular significance for Ireland as Derval O'Rourke (Leevale AC) finished fourth in that competition missing out on a podium finish.

Athletics Ireland has contacted European Athletics to establish what procedures will be followed in relation to recent championship results attained by Nevin Yanit. European Athletics has not yet received notification of the official sanction from the IAAF and cannot make an official comment until that occurs.

Athletics Ireland will continue to communicate with European Athletics and the IAAF in order to establish the implications of this development for Derval O'Rourke and will urge the international federations to bring clarity to the situation as soon as possible.