Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe suspended for 12 months after positive drug test
Stawell Gift winner Olufemi Komolafe has been suspended for 12 months after testing positive for a banned ADHD medication. Sports Integrity Australia is investigating the incident as part of a broader concern regarding the misuse of ADHD drugs in sports.
Why it matters
It underscores the strict anti-doping regulations in professional sports and the growing issue of therapeutic use exemptions.
Olufemi Komolafe holds up his trophy after his win in April. ( Supplied: Luke Hemer/Stawell Gift )
The winner of the 2026 men's Stawell Gift has been suspended from competition for 12 months after failing a drug test.
Sports Integrity Australia confirmed Olufemi "Femi" Komolafe had recorded a positive drug test for ADHD medication.
Stawell Gift organisers did not confirm whether he will be required to return his winnings from the race.
Link copied Share Share article This year's Stawell Gift men's winner, Olufemi "Femi" Komolafe, has been suspended for 12 months after testing positive for ADHD medication.
The 21-year-old set a new personal best to claim his first major title in April this year, and also claimed the $40,000 prize for placing first in the annual 120-metre handicapped sprint.
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