Jake Doran charged with child sex offence
The 26-year-old sprint champion was charged with one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16.
Jake Doran is Australia's equal ninth fastest 100m sprinter. Police investigated alleged indecent treatment of children between January 2025 and September 2026.
He was arrested. Doran was charged with one count of indecent treatment of a child under 16.
Doran was granted bail in Townsville Magistrates Court. Australian Athletics imposed a temporary ban.
It stops him from attending club events or training. Doran has no paid or unpaid role with the organisation.
He won two national titles. He represented Australia at two world championships.
He made the 2022 Commonwealth Games semifinal. His case returns to court on November 5.
- 26
- Age
- 10.15 seconds
- Personal best 100m
- January 2025 to September 2026
- Investigation period
- November 5
- Court return date
Why it mattersThe charge raises serious safety concerns in Australian sport. It also shows the steps now in place to hold athletes accountable when they face allegations.
AustraliaAustralian Athletics has taken swift action to protect other athletes, signalling the sport's commitment to safeguarding participants at all levels.
Corroborated bynine.com.au·theguardian.com
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