doping in swimming

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…

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Wang Jun Named as Coach in Li Zhesi Suspension; 5,000 RMB Fine Leveled

Li Zhesi’s coach, who also received a two-year suspension, has been revealed. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Former WR Holder Li Zhesi Banned for Two Years for Positive EPO Test

Chinese teenager Li Zhesi has been banned for a positive test for the same substance that Lance Armstrong has admitted to taking. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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American Swimming Association Bans Armstrong, Strips Titles

The following post is a press release, presented unaltered or unedited. The American Swimming Association, llc (ASA) announced today that…

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Brazil Announces Suspension for World Champs Qualifier Prado; Leonardo Sumida

Brazilian Swimming announced a pair of doping suspensions today.

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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.

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100% Clean Samples from US Olympic Trials

All of the action from Trials remained in the pool, not doping control (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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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…

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Three Brazilians, 1 Olympian, in Front of Doping Panel

One member of the Brazilian Olympic Team is implicated in the latest doping scandal in Brazilian Swimming.

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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…

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CAS Releases Official Statement on BOA Case

The CAS has ruled in favor of WADA on Olympic bans for doping suspensions.

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