Australian sprinter Jake Doran charged with child offence
By The BriefBrief
Jake Doran, a 26-year-old former Australian sprint champion from Magnetic Island, was charged with one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16. Police arrested him last week after investigating alleged indecent treatment of children between January 2025 and September 2026. Athletics Australia imposed a provisional ban barring him from club events and athletics training.
WHO:Queensland police and Athletics Australia
WHAT:Doran was charged with one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16, and Athletics Australia imposed a provisional ban on him.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:Police arrested Doran after investigating alleged indecent treatment of children; Athletics Australia said its provisional ban was based on information provided to it.
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