Refugee Swimmer Yusra Mardini Wins First Heat of Women’s 100 Fly
Refugee Team Athlete Yusra Mardini won her heat of the women’s 100 butterfly.
Anastasia Krapivina out, Anna Olasz in for Rio OW 10K Race per FINA
Anna Olasz will now race in the open water 10K now that Anastasia Krapivina has been barred from the competition.
WADA “Disappointed” IOC Didn’t Decline All Russian Athletes’ Entries
In a statement released today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) expressed its disappointment that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did…
USADA: IOC Decision Is “Significant Blow” to Clean Athletes’ Rights
The BBC is reporting that the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC‘s) decision not…
USADA Releases Statement Following Publication Of McLaren Report
In a influx of responses to the publication of the McLaren report which confirms the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia between 2010 and 2014, the United States Anti-Doping Agency has also responded.
USOC Releases Statement “The Current Anti-Doping System Is Broken”
Following the publication of the McLaren report and a conference held by Richard McLaren that proves the use of state-sponsored doping in Russia, the United States Olympic Committee released a statement.
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.
After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio
After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…
USOC Applies IOC’s Apparel & Equipment Rules to the US Olympic Trials
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) sent out a reminder about appropriate apparel and equipment for the upcoming Olympic Trials in Omaha….
IOC Executive Board Supports Proposal To Add 5 Sports For Tokyo 2020
The IOC Executive Board has supported a proposal of five new sports to be added to the Olympic programme at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
IOC Executive Board Issues Statement Regarding Doping Heading Into Rio
The IOC issued a statement today regarding doping actions heading into the Olympic Games this summer.
8 Positive Tests From 2012 Olympics Come From Russia
The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said today that 8 of its athletes are among the 23 positive tests from London’s reanalysis.
Anti-Doping: Retesting Of London Samples Results In 23 Positives
The retesting of London samples renders unfavorable results for 23 athletes.
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.
WADA Suggests Taxes On Broadcasters, Sponsors To Support Anti-Doping
In an blog entry recently published on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) website, the organization’s president reveals his thoughts on potential ways global sports’ stakeholders can more robustly contribute to the clean sport cause.
