German documentary alleges massive doping program in Russia – English transcript released
The documentary specifically called out swimming among other sports twice. You can read a full English transcript of the documentary here.
Phelps Tested 8 Times by USADA in Q2, 2014: As Many as Any Other American Athlete
Michael Phelps was back in the racing pool with strength in the 2nd quarter of 2014, but also made a strong appearance back in USADA’s testing pool.
Two Swimmers From Poland and Kyrgyzstan Receive Doping Sanctions
13 year-old swimmer from Kyrgyzstan, Vladislav Shuliko, has been handed a 1 year sanction by the The Kyrgyz Republic Swimming Federation, effective…
Indian Swimmer’s Doping Ban Reduced From Two Years to One
Jyotsna Pansare’s doping sentence is being reduced to only 1 year, and she will be able to keep all of the wins and records she set.
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)
Poland’s Paula Zukowska has Ban Extended to 1 Year After FINA Appeal
On October 27th, 2012, Polish swimmer Paula Zukowska tested positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine at the National Grand Prix in…
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.
Reality Sets In: Michael Phelps Administered No Drug Tests in Q4 of 2012; Soni Still in the Testing Pool
No drug tests for Michael Phelps since London means that he’s serious about retiring. No fake-outs here.
Live Stream: First Half of Lance Armstrong interview with Oprah
Oprah Winfrey interviews Lance Armstrong, courtesy of the OWN
Lance Armstrong Confession on Oprah Winfrey a USADA Win
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner, will confess he used performance enhancing drugs tonight to Oprah Winfrey (9pm on…
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…
Brazil Announces Suspension for World Champs Qualifier Prado; Leonardo Sumida
Brazilian Swimming announced a pair of doping suspensions today.
Governing Body Speaks Out in Favor of Shiwen Ye
FINA, the governing body for all of the world’s aquatic events, has come out in favor of Chinese superstar Shiwen Ye…