Italians Magnini & Santucci Each Handed 4-Year Ban
The court of Italy’s Anti-Doping Agency, NADO, has finally made its decision regarding elite swimmers Filippo Magnini and Michele Santucci.
Bucharest Doping Lab Officials Fired Over Positive Test Cover-Ups
The anti-doping laboratory located in the city of Bucharest, capital of Romania, saw two of its top officials dismissed from their posts recently, as an investigation conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found they covered up positive doping samples.
Banned Swimmer Junya Koga Appeals With CAS
World Championships medalist Junya Koga of Japan has logged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in response to being handed a 4-year ban earlier this week.
Katie Ledecky, Lilly King Speak at White House Anti-Doping Summit
Olympians Katie Ledecky and Lilly King were among the group of athletes to speak at an “emergency” anti-doping summit Wednesday.
Kazakhstan Water Polo Player Receives 4-Year Doping Ban
Kazakhstan water polo player Alexandr Godovanyuk has been given a 4-year doping ban by the Disciplinary Commission of the National Anti-Doping Center…
Junya Koga Handed 4-Year Ban For Positive Test
Japanese backstroking ace Junya Koga has received a 4-year suspension for a positive doping test from May of this year.
CIA Charges 7 Russian Operatives for Anti-Doping Cyber Attacks
Earlier this month, a federal grand jury in Pennsylvania indicted seven Russian military intelligence officers on charges of hacking American and international anti-doping agencies and sports federations, thereby accessing data and medical records of 250 athletes from about 30 countries.
Magnini’s Fate Still Unknown As Hearing Resolution Postponed
The hearing for two-time Italian world champion swimmer Filippo Magnini regarding his anti-doping policies violated took place as scheduled today, however, any suspension decision has been delayed.
Ryan Lochte Gives Statement on IV Related Suspension (Video)
Just as swimming fans were gearing up to see Ryan Lochte back in action at the 2018 US Summer Nationals at the end of July, we reported that Lochte had accepted a 14-month suspension due to an IV infusion
US Indicts 7 Russian Officials For Hacking Related To Doping Misinformation Plot
The U.S. Department of Justice indicted seven Russian intelligence officials this week, accusing them of hacking and wire fraud as part of a campaign to obtain information about athletes and selectively spread that information in an attempt to make it look like non-Russian athletes were cheating the anti-doping system.
WADA Publishes 2019 List of Prohibited Substances And Methods
WADA published its list of prohibited substances that comes into effect on January 1, 2019.
Grace Ariola Tested Positive, But Found Without Fault By USADA
Texas freshman Grace Ariola has tested positive for a prohibited substance, but was found ‘not at fault’ by the USADA.
Russian Track & Field Federation Files Appeal for Reinstatement
The Russian Athletics Federation (RUSAF) has registered a statement of appeal with the international Court of Arbiration for Sport (CAS)…
Filippo Magnini Hearing Scheduled For October 15
The anti-doping hearing against two-time Italian world champion swimmer Filippo Magnini will take place on October 15, Italy’s anti-doping agency announced.
IOC Athletes Commission Leader Coventry Speaks On RUSADA Support
“I believe our mandate is to protect ALL clean athletes and I do believe there are clean Russian Athletes,” said IOC Athletes’ Commission Chairperson Kirsty Coventry.
