French triple jumper hit with ban

Teddy Tamgho has been banned (GETTY IMAGES)

France's Olympic gold medal prospect Teddy Tamgho has been suspended from competition by his country's federation for six months after an altercation with a female athlete.

The triple jumper, who is one of Phillips Idowu's main rivals, holds the world indoor record. He was disciplined yesterday for the incident that occurred in October.