Results Of The Lead Up To Rio If There Was a Zero Tolerance Approach To Doping
Heading into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games the issue of doping in the sport of swimming has been a constant…
Russian Sports Minister to IOC: “We Are Very Grateful”
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko thinks that the IOC made the right decision today in refraining from implementing a blanket…
Ukraine Swim Team Doctor Given Four-Year Doping Ban
The dominoes continue to fall in the maelstrom of doping scandals that have washed through 2016, with mere days remaining before the…
2016 Rio Olympics Preview: King Eyeing Meilutyte’s 100 Breast Throne
Lilly King will swap her Hoosier cap for one with the American flag this summer as she races for gold in the 100 breast.
IOC Calls McLaren Report “Shocking,” Schedules Conference
Following the publication of WADA’s report by Richard McLaren on systematic state-sponsored doping in Russia and McLaren’s conference, the International Olympic Committee has released a statement on the findings.
New Report Confirms State-Sponsored Doping In Russia
A report on the systematic doping of Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games led by Canadian law professor Richard McLaren was published this morning at 9:00 EST confirming state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.
Yana Martynova’s Doping Ban Upheld Despite Her Appeal
It was posted on the FINA website today that Russian IM’er Yana Martynova, who is currently serving a four year ban from…
31 Athletes Caught in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Re-Testing
Names, sports, and nationalities of the 31 athletes who tested positive have not yet been released.
Athletes Stand Up To Doping: Brent Hayden
“Athletes stand up to doping” is a new SwimSwam exclusive series where we reach out to athletes and get their unique perspectives on the recent doping issues. To follow along with all the recent doping scandals that have plagued the sport of swimming in the last few months, click here.
WADA Releases Statement On Russia’s Alleged Systematic Doping In Sochi
The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) announced that it will immediately look into Russian doping allegations surrounding the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games that have recently been brought to light during a CBS broadcast of 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Newly-Formed WADA Compliance Review Committee Holds April Meeting
In compliance with the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has formed a committee, the Compliance Review…
Shanghai Daily Names 3 of 6 Chinese Swimmers to Fail Drug Tests
ShanghaiDaily.com has reported the names of three of the six Chinese swimmers who have failed a test for banned substances…
Dave Salo Makes Statement on Efimova Doping Case
“It’s not coming from me, it never has come from me.”
Thai Swimmer Nuttapong Ketin Receives 4-Year Ban After Doping Offense
FINA announced today the consequences for a Thai swimmer who tested positive for doping in May of 2015. Nuttapong Ketin,…
WADA Will Not Appeal FINA Decision In Kylie Palmer Case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided not to appeal FINA’s actions against Australian Kylie Palmer related to her 2013 positive doping test.