How do medals, protests and appeals work at AMA Championships, and is there doping control?

Medals: the first three Australians in each event receive a medal. Masters athletes from other countries may compete and, if placed, receive their appropriate medal, while the first three Australians still receive gold, silver and bronze.

Protests: a protest about an athlete's right to compete must go to the Technical Delegate before the start of the relevant event. If it is not promptly resolved, the athlete competes "under protest". A protest arising from the competition goes to the Referee no later than 30 minutes after the event finishes. An appeal against the Referee's decision must be in writing to the Jury of Appeal with a $50 deposit, which is forfeited if the appeal is considered frivolous, returned if upheld and otherwise at the jury's discretion. WMA rules add that an athlete protesting a disqualification after two false starts may not compete under protest.

Doping: AMA subscribes to the anti-doping policy advocated by WMA and testing may take place.

Honest effort: athletes are expected to compete honestly and with bona fide effort.