Peter Bol
Peter Bol is an Australian middle-distance runner who made headlines in 2023 after being cleared of doping allegations following a false positive test. His case underscored the challenges athletes face regarding anti-doping testing and the potential for errors within the system, raising awareness about the importance of accurate testing procedures in athletics.
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Peter Bol, an Olympian, was among the attendees at the Australian Open.
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Australia· 2026-01-29
Peter Bol is referred to as an Olympic hero and a potential running partner.
How running every day for a year transformed my health and resilienceAustralia· 2026-01-21
Peter Bol had a disappointing run in his 800-metre heat.
Jessica Hull wins bronze behind Kenya superstar Faith Kipyegon; Tokyo is cruel to Australian star Peter Bol as he misses out on a semi-final berth in the 800 metresAustralia· 2025-09-16
Peter Bol will return to the Japanese capital in good form after taking the national record at the Perth championships.
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Pakistan· 2025-04-24
Peter Bol proved he is back to his best after breaking the Australian record in the 800m with a time of 1:43.79.
Gout Gout stuns again to win 200m Australian title after rival Lachie Kennedy disqualified | Athletics
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
Peter Bol made a statement performance to break a national record in sprinting.
Peter Bol makes a statement to break a national record; Gout Gout; Lachlan Kennedy; Perth results; sprintingAustralia· 2025-04-13
Peter Bol is the national 800-metre champion and part of the Sudanese diaspora.
Australian teenage sprinter Gout GoutAustralia· 2025-03-14
Peter Bol was eventually cleared after recording a so-called false positive in 2023.
Footy codes’ anti-doping deals led to four-month gap in off-season drug testingAustralia· 2025-03-04
