Former Penn State Wrestling Star, Olympic Medalist Receives Two-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Former Penn State wrestling star, Olympic medalist receives two-year ban for doping violation

Aaron Brooks, a four-time NCAA champion at Penn State and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, received a two-year suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Wednesday after testing positive for a banned substance.

Penn State Wrestling Legend Aaron Brooks Banned for 2 Years

One of the greatest in Penn State wrestling history and an Olympic Bronze Medalist has been suspended from competition for two years. Pat Mineo of the Wrestling Room reported during the summer that Aaron Brooks was “allegedly facing a 1-2 year suspension” due to a failed drug test. Wednesday evening, Christian Pyles of FloWrestling confirmed through Brooks’ father, John, that Brooks had been suspended for two years and will be allowed to compete…

Former Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks receives 2-year ban

Ex-Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks has officially received his ruling.

Aaron Brooks Receives Two Year Ban For Anti-Doping Rules Violation - FloWrestling

An independent arbiter for the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Brooks will receive a 2 year sanction after testing positive for an anabolic agent.

Independent Arbitrator Imposes Two-Year Sanction on Wrestling Athlete Aaron Brooks for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

Colorado Springs, Colo. (February 18, 2026) – USADA announced today that an independent arbitrator has rendered a decision in the case of wrestling athlete Aaron Brooks of State College, Pa. After an evidentiary hearing on November 24, 2025, where both...