Jake Doran, the 2022 Australian men’s 100m sprint champion, was arrested by Queensland police in Townsville on October 13. He faces one charge of the indecent treatment of a child under 16, specifically relating to the production or possession of an indecent film. According to police reports, the investigation into Doran’s conduct covers a timeframe spanning from January 2025 to September 2026.

Doran, 26, has been working in business development for TAFE Queensland and has also been active in coaching local athletes in the Townsville area. Following his arrest, Australian Athletics issued a statement confirming that Doran does not hold any paid or unpaid roles within their organization. Doran has been granted bail and is expected to face the Townsville Magistrates Court on November 5 to address the charges.

As this is an ongoing legal matter, no further details regarding the specific evidence or the identity of the complainant have been released by authorities. Doran has not yet publicly entered a plea regarding the charge.