2017 | Page 13 of 15 | U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

Three Things to Know about TUEs

March 2, 2017

It’s to be expected that athletes may experience medical conditions over the course of their sport careers, which may require that they use a medication or receive medical treatment. If the substance or method prescribed to treat that medical condition is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), athletes can apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), and if granted, obtain permission to use a prohibited substance or method for a specified time period.

Ways to Improve and Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System – Congressional Testimony

February 28, 2017

The oral testimony of USADA CEO, Travis T. Tygart, from the Congressional hearing on “Ways to Improve & Strengthen the International Anti-Doping System.”

UFC Athlete, Tom Lawlor, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Policy Violation

February 24, 2017

UFC athlete, Tom Lawlor, of Las Vegas, Nev., accepted a two-year sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

UFC Athlete, Gian Villante, Cleared of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation

February 24, 2017

UFC athlete Gian Villante has been granted a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption and will therefore not face an anti-doping policy violation.

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete, Pierik, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

February 21, 2017

Vincent Pierik, of Irmo, S.C., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for his anti-doping rule violation.

UFC Athlete, Cristiane Justino, Cleared of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation

February 17, 2017

UFC athlete Cristiane Justino has been granted a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption and will therefore not face an anti-doping policy violation.

U.S. Weightlifting Athlete, Saccente, Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation

February 14, 2017

Nicholas Saccente, of Springfield, Mass., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.

Tramadol: Why Some Athletes and Anti-Doping Experts Want It Banned

February 13, 2017

The opioid epidemic in the United States and around the world is not a secret, but how much do people really know about the abuse of prescription drugs in sport? Are they aware of how often seemingly innocent prescriptions for oxycodone or tramadol can turn into full-blown addictions? That the addiction can lead to an overdose and death? That it can happen to anyone, even athletes? Especially athletes?

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U.S. Cycling Athlete, Thomas, Granted a Reduced Sanction