Putin Calls for National Russian Anti-Doping Commission
Without addressing the WADA report that confirms state-sponsored doping in Russia, Vladimir Putin has called for a new Russian anti-doping commission.
Vladimir Putin Says Meldonium Not a Performance-Enhancer
Putin says he doesn’t believe Meldonium should be outlawed, and that further studies should have been done on how long it takes the substance to leave the body.
Vladimir Putin Implicated in Russian Doping By WADA Report
While the report does not directly refer to Swimming, Putin has similar ties to the top of the swimming establishment.
Vladimir Putin Attends World Aquatics Championships Opening Ceremonies
The 2015 FINA World Aquatics Championships officially opened on Friday, July 24th in Kazan, Russia with a ceremony in the…
Putin Among Russian Officials to Celebrate Athletes Success in Baku
High ranking Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, congratulated the Russian swim team on their success in Baku…
FINA Bestows “FINA Order” Honor Upon Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been honored by FINA.
President Obama, USOC, Louganis Oppose Sochi Olympics Boycott
Four-time diving gold medalist Greg Louganis has openly voiced his disapproval of a potential boycott of the 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia, and he is joined by the President of the United States and the United States Olympic Committee as well. (Photo Credit: realclearsports.com)
