Lyu returned the positive sample during an out-of-competition test on Oct. 30, said the ITA, which oversees the bulk of the International Weightlifting Federation's (IWF) anti-doping programme.

Lyu returned the positive sample during an out-of-competition test on October 30, said the ITA, which oversees the bulk of the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) anti-doping programme.

Lyu has the right to request the analysis of his B-sample. The 38-year-old - also a five-time world champion - became the oldest man to to win Olympic gold in his sport when he won in Tokyo last year.

China's Lyu Xiaojun became the oldest man to win an Olympic gold medal in weightlifting when he claimed the 81kg title on Saturday although he failed to break his own world record.

Three-time Olympic weightlifting champion Lyu Xiaojun of China has tested positive in a doping case, the International Testing Agency said Thursday. The ITA said Lyu tested positive for EPO, an ...