Jacco Verhaeren Says Russian Doping Allegations Are Of Little Surprise
“After the athletics (scandal) it should come as little surprise but it’s still shocking,’’ Australian Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren says regarding the alleged systemic doping within Russian swimming.
Russia Denies Alleged Systemic Doping Within Swimming
The Russian Swimming Federation has rejected the media’s allegations that it was covering up positive tests for doping among its athletes.
Russian Swim Federation Publishes List of Products With Meldonium
Russia’s Swimming Federation has posted a list of products containing the now-banned bloodflow drug meldonium on its official website.
Brazil Passes Anti-Doping Legislation Just Under WADA Buzzer
Just in the nick of time, the Brazilian government passed necessary legislation to avoid seeing its compliance status dented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Efimova Maintains Innocence, Hopes To Compete In Rio
For the first time since reportedly having tested positive for meldonium, Russia’s reigning 100 breaststroke World Champion, Yulia Efimova, has spoken out.
Dave Salo Makes Statement on Efimova Doping Case
“It’s not coming from me, it never has come from me.”
Efimova’s Former Coach: “Only Doctors Can Be Blamed”
“An investigation is necessary,” states the former coach of Russian Yulia Efimova’s regarding her reportedly positive test for banned substance meldonium.
Russian Fed’s Official Statement On Efimova; Temporary Suspension
The Russian Swimming Federation has released an official statement concerning Efimova’s reportedly positive test result for meldonium.
Yulia Efimova Fails Doping Test, Could Face Lifetime Ban Per Russian Media
Russia’s reigning 100 breaststroke world champion Yulia Efimova has reportedly failed a doping test and could face a lifetime ban from the sport, according to Russian media.
Babashoff To Release Book On Conquering East German Doping
Eight-time American Olympic medalist, swimmer Shirley Babashoff, co-authored “Making Waves”, a book based on her experience with cheating at the 1976 Olympic Games via the since-confirmed systematic doping of the East German (DDR) women’s swimming team.
Korean Council/Olympic Committees Merge; Impact On Park’s Ban Unknown
A merger between the Korean Council of Sport (KOCOA) and the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) has been approved and is set to be completed by the end of the month. Will this impact the possible 3-year extension to Olympic swimmer Park Tae Hwan’s existing 18-month doping ban?
IOC To Hand Over Rio Doping Case Rulings To CAS
In the ever-evolving global anti-doping environment, this week the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a significant change in the handling of positive drug tests rendered during the Rio Olympic Games.
02/15/16 In Briefs: Australia Updates, Tokyo 2020 Logo, Williston Club
Get your dose of global headlines in this edition of In Briefs.
Aggressive Anti-Doping Protocol Targets Swimming’s Top Athletes
An aggressive new testing approach will target the best athletes within the sport of swimming in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games.
WADA Releases 2nd Independent Commission Report On Doping In Athletics
In a follow-up to its ground-breaking report last November on the state of doping within Russian athletics, the WADA Independent Commission has released a second report centered on criminal activity connected to the original allegations.
