Collin Chartier Banned 3 Years for EPO

IRONMAN's partner for its anti-doping program today announced a three year sanction against American athlete Collin Chartier.

According to the release from the International Testing Agency, which was recently appointed by IRONMAN to handle results management and investigations of anti-doping cases, Chartier tested positive for EPO during an out of competition test on February 10th, 2023.

Per the WADA code, Chartier was entitled to a one year reduction of the automatic four-year suspension by not challenging the results of the adverse finding. Chartier's ban will run until March 26th, 2026.

In a statement on Instagram, Chartier said that he began using EPO in November "after feeling like I have lost my way in this sport." He stated that he has no plans to return to professional triathlon following the ban.

"I made a terrible choice, and now I will face the consequences, own it, and move on."

Chartier had a breakthrough 2022 season, with victories at IRONMAN Mont Tremblant and the inaugural PTO US Open. He is currently the 14th ranked male professional by the PTO.

This story has been updated.