New York Times: Study Shows Anti-Doping Tests Only Catch Fraction of Offenders
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Pair of Indonesian Swimmers Suspended for 3 Months; Will Be Eligible for SEA Games
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No Positive Doping Tests From FINA World Championships
The 2013 FINA World Championships were a successful gala with 6 World Records, including two by Katie Ledecky, and no doping violations. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Two Russian Cup Champions Provisionally Suspended in Early May
A pair of champion Russian swimmers are currently under provisional suspension by RUSADA. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Russian Swimmer Suspended Two Years for Anabolic Steroids
A promising young Russian sprinter has tested positive for a historically-significant steroid. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Omar Pinzon Handed Two-Year Suspension for Cocaine Use
17-time Florida All-American Omar Pinzon has been hit with a two-year ban. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
USMS: “Armstrong is Not Eligible to Race in USMS Competitions”
In what should wrap up the news on the Lance Armstrong/Masters Swimming, U.S. Masters Swimming sent out a release confirming…
Update: Armstrong Pulls Out of Masters Meet After FINA Protest
When the swimming community found out that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong was to enter the South Central Zone Masters Championship meet,…
WADA to Launch Anti-Doping “Whearabouts” App in the Fall
WADA has revealed that it will launch a new App to allow athletes to input their Whereabouts filings from their smart phones. (Image courtesy: WADA)
Recently “Reprimanded” Doping Rules Violator Usitova Moves to 10th in the World in 200 Back
The Russians reacted harshly to the doping violations of two of its elite senior-level swimmers earlier this year, but a…
NCAA Changes Threshold for Positive Marijuana Test
Based on recent scientific evidence, the NCAA has lowered the amount of marijuana necessary to cause a positive test. (Photo courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Brazil Announces Suspension for World Champs Qualifier Prado; Leonardo Sumida
Brazilian Swimming announced a pair of doping suspensions today.
Former Florida All-American Omar Pinzon Tests Positive for Illegal Drugs
Omar Pinzon, an Olympic semi-finalist, has tested positive for an illegal street drug at Colombia’s National Games.
Bulgaria’s Dinko Geshev Tests Positive for Cannabis; Ilya Vasilev for Clenbuterol
Bulgarian swimmer Dinko Geshev has tested positive for Cannabis, according to FINA; he was hit with a three-month suspension beginning January…
AP: Chinese Olympian Test Positive for EPO
The Associated Press is reporting that Chinese swimmer Li Zhesi tested positive for EPO in March. This announcement, made by official…
