RUSADA Remains Suspended by WADA, Balking Final Steps to Reinstatement
WADA has maintained the suspension of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency for its refusal to comply with two final outstanding measures which would lead to its reinstatement.
Henrique Martins Tests Positive, Panel Hearing Upcoming
Brazilian Olympian Henrique Martins has tested positive for a banned substance, and will present his case at a doping panel hearing in Switzerland, according to Brazilian media.
WADA Reports 1,595 Doping Violations in 2016 – Lowest on Record
In its 4th annual Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report, WADA announced that in 2016, athletes produced 1,596 ADRVs.
3 Less Obvious Angles About Amanda Kendall’s Doping Suspension
Editorial content is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the views of SwimSwam. Earlier today, SwimSwam…
U.S. National Team Swimmer Sanctioned for Anti-Doping Rules Violation
Amanda Kendall was sanctioned for an anti-doping rules violation without failing a test.
CAS Reinstates Sochi Results For 27 Russian Athletes, Suspends 12
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld appeals by 27 Russian athletes accused of doping violations and partially upheld appeals by a dozen more.
FINA Full Doping Panel Says Willenbring Doping Test Was Accidental
After news broke on Monday morning that American swimmer Matthew Willenbring had tested positive for a banned substance after the U.S….
Serbian Water Polo Player Filip Radojevic Banned Two Years for Doping
Radojevic is currently serving a two year suspension from the sport after he tested positive for the substance Pseudoephedrine, which FINA lists under category S6 (stimulants).
American Swimmer Tests Positive at World Jrs, Forfeits Medal
American swimmer Matthew Willenbring tested positive for a banned substance at the 2017 FINA World Junior Championships.
Henrique Rodrigues’ Year-Long Doping Suspension Ends
The suspension of 2016 Olympic semi-finalist Henrique Rodrigues has expired after 1 year, meaning he is eligible to return to competition. Rodrigues…
RUSADA Remains Non-Compliant as Zhukov Denies State-Run Doping System
ROC President Alexander Zhukov stated that Russia will not recognize the conclusions of the McLaren Report, thereby halting any chances of RUSADA becoming WADA-compliant.
Company At Center Of Doping Protocol Bottle Controversy Ends Business
“The Board of Directors of Berlinger Special AG has resolved that the company will cease production of its doping control kits in the medium term,” the company said late last week.
Doping Exposée Icarus Wins Academy Award for Best Documentary
Icarus, a documentary film directed by American Bryan Fogel on the topic of doping in sports, won the 2018 Academy Award…
WADA Suspends Accreditation of Bucharest Lab
The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of its laboratory in Bucharest, Romania, that was provisionally suspended in…
IOC Lifts Russian Ban Though RUSADA Remains Non-Compliant
The IOC has lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee, despite the fact that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency still remains non-compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
