Canadian Olympic pole vaulter and adult content creator Alysha Newman has reportedly been suspended after being accused of violating a major competition rule.
The 31-year-old was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Wednesday, February 4, which Athletics Canada deemed “an unfortunate situation.”
The circumstances surrounding the suspension sparked a wave of backlash online, reigniting debate over her double life as both an elite athlete and an adult content star.