The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of American Olympic gold medalist Gil Roberts on Thursday after the World Anti-Doping Agency challenged his "passionate kissing" defense for why he tested positive for a banned substance leading to a suspension last May.
Rebecca R. Ruiz of the New York Times noted the CAS sided with Roberts, who explained the substance entered his body through a sinus medication being used by girlfriend Alex Salazar.
"There could have been tongue kissing, but it was more that she kissed me so soon after taking the medicine," he said following the verdict.