Paris Olympics weightlifting medalist Andreev banned 4 years for doping with anabolic steroid

Bozhidar Dimitrov Andreev, a 29-year-old Bulgarian weightlifter, was banned four years for doping

He tested positive last year for the anabolic steroid mesterolone

The ban runs until November 2029, meaning he will miss the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Andreev won bronze in the 73-kilogram class at the 2024 Paris Olympics

2014: Andreev won gold at the Youth Olympic Games · 2021: Andreev placed fifth in the 73kg event at the Tokyo Olympics · 2024: Andreev won bronze in the 73kg class at the Paris Olympics · last year: Andreev tested positive for mesterolone · Friday: The International Testing Agency banned Andreev for four years · to November 2029: Andreev's ban will remain in effect, causing him to miss the 2028 LA Olympics

4 years length of doping ban · November 2029 end date of ban · 73-kilogram weight class · 29 Andreev's age · 2014 Youth Olympic Games year