British and Welsh marathon runner Josh Griffiths has been banned from competition after a positive drug test, the BBC reported on November 11, 2026. Griffiths, who made history as the first British athlete to cross the finish line at the 2017 London Marathon, now faces a period of ineligibility following the adverse analytical finding.
Details regarding the specific substance detected and the length of the sanction have not been disclosed. The case marks a significant setback for the distance runner, who represented Great Britain and Wales on the international stage.
