Anti-Doping

NCAA D2 Champion Rafaela Raurich Given Four-Year Ban After Testing Positive For Six Substances

Rafaela Raurich, a three-time 2024 NCAA Division II champion, was handed a four-year ban after testing positive for six substances at Brazil’s Olympic Trials.

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21-Year-Old Josif Miladinov, Two-Time Bulgarian Olympian, Retires to Join Enhanced Games

21-year-old Josef Miladinov already has two Olympic appearances under his belt, but now will retire from Olympic sport to pursue the Enhanced Games.

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WADA Condemns Enhanced Games: “A Dangerous and Irresponsible Concept”

The World Anti-Doping Agency warned athletes of not only the rules they may violate, but the long-term health effects of taking part in the Enhanced Games.

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Andrii Govorov Joins Magnussen, Gkolomeev In Enhanced Games Participation

Govorov, the world record holder in the men’s 50 fly, announced his retirement from “Olympic sport” earlier this week.

Las Vegas To Host Inaugural Enhanced Games In 2026: Press Conference Live Recap

The Enhanced Games will announce the dates and location of its inaugural edition on Wednesday afternoon in Las Vegas.

Kristian Gkolomeev Goes Under 50 Free World Record In 20.89 At Enhanced Games Showcase

Gkolomeev fired off a time of 20.89, dipping under the 16-year-old super-suited world record of 20.91 set by Brazilian Cesar Cielo in 2009.

Brett Hawke Named Head Swim Coach of Enhanced Games As Big Announcement Looms

Hawke has been working with former Aussie Olympic medalist James Magnussen in preparation for the Games, which will have a date announced later today.

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WADA Revokes Accreditation For Africa’s Only Testing Lab

The Bloemfontein Lab, located in South Africa, is no longer WADA-accredited following a suspension, leaving Africa without a testing lab.

Russian Anti-Doping Agency Hands Five-Year Suspension to Swimmer Maria Gorskova

Gorskova has been suspended from the sport after being found with traces of two substances on RUSADA’s banned substances list.

Russian Water Polo Player Given 2 Year Suspension for Doping

A key member of one of Russia’s top professional water polo clubs has been given a 2 year suspension after failing a doping test in November.

André Calvelo Makes Return To Competition At Santos Regional Meet After Four-Year Suspension

Brazilian sprinter André Calvelo, 24, returned to competition last weekend after serving a four-year suspension for a positive drug test.

Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Given 21-Month Suspension for Missing Doping Tests

22-year-old Ahmed Hafnaoui has admitted to missing three anti-doping tests in a 12 month period, which is considered an anti-doping rules violation.

21 meses de suspensión para el campeón olímpico y mundial Ahmed Hafnaoui

La suspensión es efectiva desde el 11 de abril de 2024 y todos sus resultados desde esa fecha están anulados. El castigo será hasta el 10 de enero de 2026.

ITA Finds Bella Sims Had “No Fault Or Negligence” For Positive Drug Test After Investigation

Bella Sims tested positive for banned substance HCTZ in a fall drug test but the ITA cleared Sims of wrongdoing after an investigation announced Mar. 31.

Chinese Swimmers By Far The Most Drug Tested Of 2024 (Stats)

Several top Chinese swimmers received over 30 drug tests in 2024, including Tang Qianting, following the country’s positive test controversy