USADA Chief Calls Upon WADA To Stop Foot Dragging, Possibly Ban Russia
Says Travis Tygart, Chief Executive of USADA, ‘demand for strong leadership and answers from within the world of anti-doping is at a record high.’
Russia Announces Rosters For Mare Nostrum Series
Alexander Krasnykh will be among 21 Russians competing on the Mare Nostrum circuit in early June.
No Swimmers Among 14 Russians Suspected In Beijing Anti-Doping Retests
A Russian news agency has reported the names of 14 Russian athletes it says are among the 31 whose urine samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics failed an anti-doping retest this year, and no swimmers were listed.
Jamieson Steps Away, But Reconsiders Possible Retirement
Michael Jamieson will not be in Rio to defend his silver medal from the 2012 Olympic Games, but he has backed away from the idea of retirement.
Russian Sports Minister, Olympic Champ Criticize Olympic Athletics Ban
Russia’s track & field federation faces a potential ban from the Rio 2016 Olympics, but the Russian Sports Minister and a two-time Olympic pole vault champion have publicly criticized the ban, with the athlete mulling a discrimination lawsuit.
Former RUSADA Head: Retested Beijing Samples Could Be Negative
The former head of RUSADA, Russia’s national anti-doping agency, says that the retested samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics could still prove to be clean and the suspected athletes cleared of any doping charges.
14 Russians Among 31 Athletes Suspected of Doping At Beijing Olympics, Per TASS
Russian news agency TASS reports that 14 Russian athletes are among the 31 Olympians who tested positive for banned substances in a retest of samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
David Sparkes Comments on Success in London, Looks Forward to Glasgow
The 2018 version of the European Championships will feature many other sports other than aquatics, such as gymnastics and athletics.
Marathon Swimmer Lewis Pugh Hospitalized After Shifted Vertebra
Marathon swimmer Lewis Pugh underwent emergency surgery on Friday after enduring a shifted vertebra.
Oldest Surviving Olympic Champion Dies at Age 102
The oldest surviving Olympic champion in the world, Sandor Tarics, passed away at the age of 102.
Less Than 75 Days From Rio, Key Qualifying Opportunities Still Remain
Roy Burch of Bermuda is just one athlete who still has an opportunity to hit a FINA Olympic-qualifying time at one of the remaining meets happening worldwide between now and Rio.
Adidas Open Source Design at the a-station
Last weekend, Adidas opened its doors to the next generation of creators, working collaboratively with fans and athletes on two projects at the pop-up “a-station” at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Tarasevich Wins 2 Medals, But No New Russians Added to Olympic Roster
Grigory Tarasevich (above) won 2 medals, but most
Latest Look At Women’s Relay Standings And Qualifying Headed Into Rio
There were a few shake-ups in the women’s relay standings as a result of the European Championships.
