Romanian Swimmer Radu Banned for Turinabol: Infamous East German Steroid
A Romanian swimmer has tested positive for the same drug used widely by the East German government on its athletes in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Today in Swimming History: September 26th, A Dark Day for Doping Bans, a Bright Day for Birthdays
United States Olympian Jimmy Feigen is one of an impressive lineup of September 26th birthdays.
Appeal Holds Up 18-Month Suspension of Russian Olympian Ekaterina Andreeva
Putting to rest the long case of Ekaterina Andreeva, an appeal to the Russian Federation’s Court of Arbitration for Sport has…
Canadian Swimmer Receives 11-Month Suspension For Substances Not on Label or WADA Prohibited List
Canada’s Dmitry Shulga has been hit with an 11-month suspension under very unusual circumstances.
South African Nationals Medalist Warren Scott Karsten Receives Two-Year Doping Ban
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In Briefs: Tahiti Considering Change of Status; Egerszegi Honored; Chinese Swimmers Come Up Clean
There were 8 positive doping tests in China in the 2nd quarter of 2013, some very significant, but none were swimmers. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPIctures.com)
WADA Revokes Accreditation of Rio Lab; One of Only Two in South America
WADA has withdrawn accreditation from one of only two labs in South American capable of testing samples.
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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USADA Releases 2nd Quarter Testing Statistics; Still No Michael Phelps
Connor Jaeger had a testing run in the 2nd quarter of 2013 unlike any before in his career. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
Lessons From Legends: Shirley Babashoff, Is your best good enough?
Chuck Warner talks about Shirley Babashoff and the East German women of the 1970’s.
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)
Russian Olympian 4th to Be Punished in Banned Stimulant Doping Scandal
A 4th Russian woman has been punished over positive tests for a banned stimulant, according to the Russian anti-doping agency…
