One of Greatest Indian Swimmers, Arjun Muralidharan, Given Two-Year Doping Ban
Arjun Muralidharan, an Indian swimming legend, has been banned for two years beginning on October 25th, 2013 by the India…
French Teenager Ferreira Warned After Positive Doping Test
A French swimmer has been warned after a positive test for Terbutaline, the same substance that caught a Danish swimmer three months last week.
On Appeal, Russia Reduces Doping Suspension of 2012 Olympian Natalia Lovtsova
A Russian relay Olympian has had her suspension reduced and start date moved two years earlier – to a date prior to her Olympic appearance.
Russian Anti Doping Federation Hands Out Sentences to Five Dopers, Including National Champion
Russia has decided punishments for 5 previously-announced positive tests from Russian Championship meets.
Jamaica’s Status at 2016 Olympics in Jeopardy Over Anti-Doping Woes
WADA has said this week that they are disappointed with Jamaica’s anti-doping authority and their response to an inquiry.
Australian Swimmer Handed Two-Year Suspension for Doping Violation
A former high-level prospect in Swimming Australia has tested positive for three different banned stimulants.
Danish Swimmer Suspended For Positive Test After Winning Danish Open
Though the term has already expired, FINA announced a three-month suspension of a Danish swimmer this weekend.
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.
Bulgarian Record Holder Banned for 2 Years for Steroid Use
FINA announced today that Bulgarian swimmer Aleksandar Nikolov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the substance Stanozolol,…
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.
