doping

IOC Calls McLaren Report “Shocking,” Schedules Conference

Following the publication of WADA’s report by Richard McLaren on systematic state-sponsored doping in Russia and McLaren’s conference, the International Olympic Committee has released a statement on the findings.

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New Report Confirms State-Sponsored Doping In Russia

A report on the systematic doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games led by Canadian law professor Richard McLaren was published this morning at 9:00 EST confirming state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.

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Yana Martynova’s Doping Ban Upheld Despite Her Appeal

It was posted on the FINA website today that Russian IM’er Yana Martynova, who is currently serving a four year ban from…

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31 Athletes Caught in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Re-Testing

Names, sports, and nationalities of the 31 athletes who tested positive have not yet been released.

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Athletes Stand Up To Doping: Brent Hayden

“Athletes stand up to doping” is a new SwimSwam exclusive series where we reach out to athletes and get their unique perspectives on the recent doping issues. To follow along with all the recent doping scandals that have plagued the sport of swimming in the last few months, click here.

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WADA Releases Statement On Russia’s Alleged Systematic Doping In Sochi

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it will immediately look into Russian doping allegations surrounding the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games that have recently been brought to light during a CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes on Sunday.

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Newly-Formed WADA Compliance Review Committee Holds April Meeting

In compliance with the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has formed a committee, the Compliance Review…

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Shanghai Daily Names 3 of 6 Chinese Swimmers to Fail Drug Tests

ShanghaiDaily.com has reported the names of three of the six Chinese swimmers who have failed a test for banned substances…

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Dave Salo Makes Statement on Efimova Doping Case

“It’s not coming from me, it never has come from me.”

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Thai Swimmer Nuttapong Ketin Receives 4-Year Ban After Doping Offense

FINA announced today the consequences for a Thai swimmer who tested positive for doping in May of 2015. Nuttapong Ketin,…

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WADA Will Not Appeal FINA Decision In Kylie Palmer Case

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided not to appeal FINA’s actions against Australian Kylie Palmer related to her 2013 positive doping test.

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USA Swimming, USADA Partner To Approach FINA On Doping Situation

Chinese Olympian, Sun Yang, is one of the athletes whose doping case will be discussed in an upcoming meet between USA Swimming, USADA and FINA.

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IAAF Suspends Russian Athletics Federation, Strips of Hosting Duties

The IAAF, an equivalent governing body to FINA for track & field, has provisionally suspended the Russian Athletics organization. The…

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Spanish Athlete Banned For 2 Years After Failing Test For Marijuana

He tested positive for Carboxy-THC, the active agent in the popularly abused street drug, marijuana.

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WADA Immediately Suspends The Accreditation Of The Moscow Laboratory

“WADA has acted swiftly to one of the key recommendations made by the Independent Commission in its Report,”

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