New York Times: Study Shows Anti-Doping Tests Only Catch Fraction of Offenders
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Pair of Indonesian Swimmers Suspended for 3 Months; Will Be Eligible for SEA Games
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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)
Two Russian Cup Champions Provisionally Suspended in Early May
A pair of champion Russian swimmers are currently under provisional suspension by RUSADA. (Stock 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)
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)
USMS: “Armstrong is Not Eligible to Race in USMS Competitions”
In what should wrap up the news on the Lance Armstrong/Masters Swimming, U.S. Masters Swimming sent out a release confirming…
Update: Armstrong Pulls Out of Masters Meet After FINA Protest
When the swimming community found out that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong was to enter the South Central Zone Masters Championship meet,…
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…
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)
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…
After Two-Year Wait, Indian Swimmer Hit with Two-Year Doping Ban
In what was headline news in India, three swimmers (and 11 athletes total) in India who had been appealing doping suspensions…
