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WADA has withdrawn accreditation from one of only two labs in South American capable of testing samples.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
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Pair of Indonesian Swimmers Suspended for 3 Months; Will Be Eligible for SEA Games
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
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)
Three More Elite Russian Swimmers Provisionally Suspended; Double Digit Positives in Last Year
At least 10 Russian swimmers have received sanctions in the last year for positive doping tests, ranging from “warning” to a 6 year suspension. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Russian Swimmer Suspended Two Years for Anabolic Steroids
A promising young Russian sprinter has tested positive for a historically-significant steroid. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Poland’s Paula Zukowska has Ban Extended to 1 Year After FINA Appeal
On October 27th, 2012, Polish swimmer Paula Zukowska tested positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine at the National Grand Prix in…
World Champ Mads Glaesner Gets Three-Month Suspension, Loses Bronze Medal
2012 World Champion Mads Glaesner will lose his Worlds bronze medal, but will keep his gold and be eligible again for the long course World Championships this summer. He was one of two Danish swimmers sanctioned for failed doping tests in the last week. (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)
WADA to Launch Anti-Doping “Whearabouts” App in the Fall
WADA has revealed that it will launch a new App to allow athletes to input their Whereabouts filings from their smart phones. (Image courtesy: WADA)
Reality Sets In: Michael Phelps Administered No Drug Tests in Q4 of 2012; Soni Still in the Testing Pool
No drug tests for Michael Phelps since London means that he’s serious about retiring. No fake-outs here.
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…
