Allan was scheduled to compete at the 2000 Summer Olympics, but was disqualified at the weigh-in for being over the weight limit.

[4] The following year in 1994, she won a bronze medal at the 1994 European Judo Championships[1] and retained her British title.

[4] Also in 1994, she was involved in a row with coach Mark Earle, which led to him being temporarily suspended by British Judo.

[3][6] Allan qualified for the under 52kg event at the 2000 Summer Olympics, but was 400 grams (0.88 lb) over the weight limit at the weigh-in.

Her coach Diane Bell cut Allan's hair and made her stand naked on the weighing scales.