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Britain Stripped Of Tokyo Olympics 4x100m Silver Medal Over CJ Ujah Doping Violation: CAS
Great Britain were Friday stripped of their silver medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay at the Tokyo Olympics after CJ Ujah was found to have committed a doping violation. "Chijindu Ujah is sanctioned with the disqualification of his results in the 4x100m sprint relay final on 6 August 2021, and his results in the 100m sprint -- together with the forfeiture of any medals, diplomas, points and prizes," said a statement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport's anti-doping division.
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