Ryan Elrod has shared on Instagram that CrossFit has notified him that he failed a drug test at Regionals. Elrod, 34, finished 5th in the Atlantic Regional, but subsequently tested positive for a prescription fertility medication.

CrossFit notified Elrod of the failed test and has suspended him for a period of two years. Obviously, this would mean Elrod would not be allowed to compete at the CrossFit Games in two weeks.

Elrod has the ability to appeal the decision, which we have been told he will do.

Elrod shared the news via Instagram earlier this afternoon. According to Elrod, he was taking the prescribed medication to help he and his wife get pregnant and that he had not been taking the substance since February when his wife was confirmed to be pregnant.

Elrod asked his followers for their opinions on the matter. So far, a majority of the comments on Instagram have been in support of him.