All 56 doping tests carried out at DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 have returned negative results, according to the National Anti-Doping Agency of Germany (NADA).
The testing procedures at the triathlon event in Roth, Germany, held on July 5, 2026, targeted both professional and age-group athletes. The tests were conducted independently by NADA, with race organiser TEAMCHALLENGE providing on-site infrastructure and logistics.
Lars Mortsiefer, Chairman of the Executive Board at NADA, said “We are delighted with the excellent and trusting collaboration with the DATEV Challenge Roth team. The implementation of the various anti-doping measures is an important part of our joint work towards clean sport. DATEV Challenge Roth is setting a good example in this regard and, in our view, is a model of how organisers can take responsibility for fairness and equal opportunities.
“Particularly at such a significant international event, this commitment sends an important message to all athletes who compete honestly and fairly to achieve their personal bests.”
According to NADA’s annual report, a total of 841 samples were collected in 2025 across triathlon, duathlon, and para-triathlon, with 803 taken specifically from triathlon. Across all sports, NADA conducted 12,145 doping tests involving 16,911 samples in 2025.
Felix Walchshöfer, Race Director at DATEV Challenge Roth, said “We want to provide NADA with the best possible conditions for its work. We are delighted that all the tests have now come back negative. It sends an important message to all athletes who are competing here honestly and fairly to achieve their personal bests.”
In addition to testing activities, NADA maintained an educational presence at the DATEV Challenge Roth triathlon exhibition to answer participant queries and raise awareness around anti-doping measures.
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