Uruguayan National Runner-Up Nicolas Culela Given 4 Year Doping Suspension
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the National Anti-Doping Organization of Uruguay has handed swimmer Nicolas Martin Caulela Magnani a four-year doping suspension…
Slovakian National Record Holding Swimmer Given 2-Year Doping Suspension
Juraj Hlavek, who is a national-level swimmer and international-level surf lifesaving competitor, has been given a 2-year doping suspension.
India Youth Games Medalist Sahil Pawar Banned 4 Years for Doping Violation
Pawar, who was 19 at the time, finished 3rd in the 50 free at the 2019 Khelo Youth India Games before testing positive for a banned substance.
Murphy, Ledecky & King Help Launch USADA’s Virtual Drug-Testing Program
Athletes are trying out a new USADA virtual drug-testing program done at home. Lilly King and Katie Ledecky are among the program’s first participants.
Intl Authorities Should “Turn A New Page” On Russian Ban Says Sporting Minister
Russian sports minister Oleg Matytsin has stated that international sporting authorities should “turn a new page” on Russia’s sporting ban.
Motivazioni Squalifica Schoeman: 16.500$ Per Provare La Contaminazione
FINA pubblica il documento sulle motivazioni della squalifica di un anno inflitta a Schoeman. L’atleta ha speso 16.500$ per provare la contaminazione
Doping Panel Decision Reveals Schoeman Spent $16K to Investigate Positive Test
While he couldn’t provide evidence of a source of accidental ingestion, the Doping Panel found, among other things, that probability was in Schoeman’s favor.
Anti-Doping Nonprofit Dedicates $120K to Fund COVID-19 Testing Research
The Partnership for Clean Competition, which funds about 80% of anti-doping research worldwide, purchased 15,000 tests for a new study.
State of Swiss Federal Tribunal in Limbo as Sun Yang’s Appeal Deadline Passes
Last Saturday marked a month since Sun Yang was handed an eight-year ban – the deadline to appeal – but parts of the high court aren’t functioning as usual.
Shayna Jack’s CAS Appeal To Reportedly Put Swimming AUS Camp Under Microscope
Shayna Jack is still trying to prove her innocence, with her legal team devising a strategy that looks at the pre-World Championships camp conductors.
Canada: Sospesi Testi Antidoping Per Epidemia Coronavirus
Il Canada ha annunciato la sospensione di tutti i testi antidoping a causa dell’epidemia da coronavirus COVID-19. Il WADA però continua
Canada Suspends Doping Testing Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Canada’s anti-doping governing body has announced the temporary suspension of all testing in order to minimize the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
Russian Gymnast Khorkina Says Tokyo 2020 Postponement Is Punishment From God
Svetlana Khorkina has spoken out, saying that the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is a punishment from God for offending Russian athletes
WADA Addresses Athletes’ Anti-Doping Concerns Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, WADA has released a set of Q&As to address the concerns that athletes may have as the situation unfolds.
CAS Won’t Hold In-Person Hearings Until May; Video-Conferencing an Option
Delayed CAS decisions could affect swimming in multiple ways, including a decision on Australian Shayna Jack’s fate and that of RUSADA.