Suspended Brazilian Swimmer André Calvelo Planning Competitive Comeback In April
Calvelo was given a four-year suspension for an injectable steroid after winning the men’s 100 free at the Brazilian Olympic Trials in 2021.
WADA Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against USADA
An ethics complaint against former U.S. drug czar Rahul Gupta was also dropped. USADA CEO Travis Tygart said the news was “complete vindication.”
Hungarian Swimmer Tamas Kenderesi Has His Anti-Doping Appeal Decision Delayed, Again, by CAS
Tamas Kenderesi, the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in the 200 fly, is still waiting for a decision on his appeal four months after his hearing.
RUSADA Reports Decrease In Positive Tests, But Uptick In TUE Requests & Whereabouts Failures
A RUSADA spokesperson said that 102 positive tests were registered in 2024, decreasing from the 150 reported in 2023 and 135 in 2022.
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Ozempic On WADA’s Monitoring List For 2025
Semaglutide, commonly known by brand name Ozempic, is under WADA’s 2025 monitor list for its potential performance enhancing abilities.
U.S. Withholds $3.6 Million Payment To WADA, Loses Board Seat In Ongoing Saga
The United States withheld its annual payment to the World Anti-Doping Agency due to WADA failing to conduct an independent audit of its operations.
Full 2024 Recap: Chinese Doping Scandal
The Chinese Doping Scandal was one of the biggest and most convoluted stories of 2024. Here is a full recap of everything that happened.
Tension Continues to Rise Between WADA and USADA
Tensions have been high between WADA and USADA since the Chinese Doping Scandal broke in April and they are not showing signs of slowing.
WADA Unanimously Approves Recommendations Based on Chinese Doping Investigation
WADA unanimously approved the recommendations based on the report from the investigation into the Chinese Doping Scandal in April.
NYT: Scientists Raise Concerns Over Data Used to Clear Chinese Swimmers from Doping Allegations
The New York Times conducted an investigation on the report that cleared 23 Chinese swimmers of wrongdoing, and their scientists have concerns.
Chinese, U.S., and Russian Teams for SC Worlds Have Seen Highest Testing Over Last 12 Months
Chinese breaststroker Tang Qianting leads all participants in next week’s Short COurse World Championships with 36 anti-doping tests over the last year, according to World Aquatics.
Olympic Champion Swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui Provisionally Suspended for Doping Rules Violation
The International Testing Agency has asserted that Ahmed Hafnaoui missed three unannounced drug tests in a 12-month period.
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