doping in swimming

Alec Page Removed from 2014 Pan Pacs, Commonwealth Games Rosters

The one month suspension handed out to Canadian Olympian Alec Page after a doping violation at the 2014 Canadian national championship…

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Canadian Alec Page Receives One-Month Doping Suspension

Canadian Commonwealth Games swimmer Alec Page was suspended from May 26th-June 26th, though it was only announced by FINA on Monday.

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A Modern Day Ring of Gyges – Performance Enhancement (Part 1 of 3)

In the first of this three part series, doctor Dean takes us to school and challenges us all to use…

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Mads Glaesner’s Appeal Upheld, He Will Retain World Championship Gold

Danish Swimmer Mads Glaesner has had his gold medal from the 2012 World Short Course Championships reinstated.

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Second Russian Swimmer Provisionally Suspended

A second Russian has been handed a provisional suspension by FINA.

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FINA Applies Provisional Suspension to World Record Holder Yulia Efimova

In the first official recognition and acknowledgement that Russian superstar swimmer and World Record holder Yulia Efimova actually tested positive for…

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Yulia Efimova Tests Positive for DHEA; Russian Sports Minister Urges Caution

World Champion and World Record holder Yulia Efimova has tested positive for DHEA.

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French Swimmer Greiner Given 1 Month Doping Suspension for Prednisone

French swimmer Lise Grenier has been handed a 1 month suspension by the French Anti-Doping Agency after a positive test for…

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One of Greatest Indian Swimmers, Arjun Muralidharan, Given Two-Year Doping Ban

Arjun Muralidharan, an Indian swimming legend, has been banned for two years beginning on October 25th, 2013 by the India…

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French Teenager Ferreira Warned After Positive Doping Test

A French swimmer has been warned after a positive test for Terbutaline, the same substance that caught a Danish swimmer three months last week.

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On Appeal, Russia Reduces Doping Suspension of 2012 Olympian Natalia Lovtsova

A Russian relay Olympian has had her suspension reduced and start date moved two years earlier – to a date prior to her Olympic appearance.

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Russian Anti Doping Federation Hands Out Sentences to Five Dopers, Including National Champion

Russia has decided punishments for 5 previously-announced positive tests from Russian Championship meets.

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Jamaica’s Status at 2016 Olympics in Jeopardy Over Anti-Doping Woes

WADA has said this week that they are disappointed with Jamaica’s anti-doping authority and their response to an inquiry.

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Australian Swimmer Handed Two-Year Suspension for Doping Violation

A former high-level prospect in Swimming Australia has tested positive for three different banned stimulants.

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Danish Swimmer Suspended For Positive Test After Winning Danish Open

Though the term has already expired, FINA announced a three-month suspension of a Danish swimmer this weekend.

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