Jake Doran charged and provisionally barred from athletics

Former Australian sprint champion Jake Doran has been charged with indecent treatment of a child under 16 and provisionally barred from athletics events and training, Australian Athletics said. Queensland police said the charge relates to an alleged period from January 2025 to September 2026. The allegation is not a finding of guilt. The reports do not establish the conduct underlying the charge, and no plea or court finding was reported. Doran, 26, was granted bail and is scheduled to appear at Townsville Magistrates Court on November 5, 2026. Police said he was arrested in Townsville. Australian Athletics said its provisional action was based on information provided to the organisation and prohibits him from attending club, member association or Australian Athletics events, as well as taking part in athletics training. The governing body said Doran has no paid or unpaid role within Australian Athletics. It said it would make no further comment because the matter is now a police matter. The organisation’s action is provisional, and the reports do not describe it as a finding on the criminal charge. TAFE Queensland said Doran, who worked in business development there, had been...