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The Olympic prospects of Christian Coleman, sprint candidate for the gold medal, could be compromised after three missed drug tests, according to several reports.
"Location failures" would have taken place over a period of 12 months, which can be considered a positive test and an anti-doping rule violation.
Coleman, 23, is the reigning national champion in the 100 meters. In 2017, he finished second behind Justin Gatlin at the world championships – and a place ahead of Usain Bolt.
The 2019 World Championships will take place next month in Qatar, and Coleman has achieved the best time in the world in the last 100 years. He also qualified for the 200 meter championships.
Athletes are required to provide authorities with contact information for testing without notice. Failure to provide information or not to be present when a tester appears is a violation.
Three missed tests result in the equivalent of a doping violation. Most victims of a first doping offense are subject to a two-year ban, but exceptions are often made for different circumstances.
The American Anti-Doping Agency, which deals with cases involving American athletes, does not discuss particular cases.
While the world of the track was looking for someone to fill the huge gap that Bolt had left when he retired in 2017, Coleman signed a seven-figure contract with Nike when he was turned professional the same year.
His biggest rival in the world is Gatlin, who, like Coleman, attended the University of Tennessee.
The 200 was preparing to be one of the star events of the world championships between Coleman and Noah Lyles. This rivalry will be watched before the Tokyo Games – assuming Coleman is eligible.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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