“The doping test was taken during the training camp in Vladivostok on July 21, 2021.

The test showed the presence in the blood of the athlete of a prohibited drug - recombinant erythropoietin, ”- said in a statement on the official website of the FTR.

The federation said that according to the results of the first sample, the athlete will be removed from the competition.

“The Russian Triathlon Federation adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding anti-doping rule violations.

An investigation will be carried out, including against the athlete's coaches, ”the federation's website says.

Polyansky has the right to request an analysis of the B sample and challenge the suspension in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

At the Tokyo Summer Olympics, he finished 43rd in triathlon competition.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian triathlete, who participated in the Olympic Games in Tokyo, is suspected of using doping.