July 26, 2018 USADA announced today that Jack Casey, of Smithtown, N.Y., an athlete in the sport of swimming, has accepted a six-month sanction for an anti-doping rule violation. Casey, 17, tested positive for anastrozole as the result of an in-competition urine sample he provided at the AT&T Winter Nationals on December 1, 2017. Anastrozole…
USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart testified before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, a Congressional Committee also known as the “Helsinki Commission”, today during a hearing on “The State of Play: Globalized Corruption, State-Run Doping, and International Sport.” Recognizing that doping devalues sport, robs athletes and sponsors, and contributes to global corruption, the…
Since the beginning, Diggins has defined integrity as always doing the right thing, even when no one else is watching. It’s a lesson she’s lived by without compromise while chasing her Olympic dreams in cross-country skiing. That dedication led her to win a historic gold medal in the team sprint at the 2018 Winter Games. It was the first gold medal the United States has ever won in the sport.
July 23, 2018 USADA announced today that Ryan Lochte, of Gainesville, Fla., an athlete in the sport of swimming, has accepted a 14-month sanction for his use of a prohibited method. On May 24, 2018, Lochte, 33, posted an image on social media depicting himself receiving an intravenous infusion. A subsequent investigation by USADA, with…
TrueSport has announced partnerships with 12 additional National Governing Bodies of Sport, bringing its current number to 15 partners.
July 17, 2018 The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), USA Weightlifting (USAW) and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) are combing resources to provide anti-doping education to weightlifting athletes and athlete support personnel around the globe. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the three entities to launch a new Learning Management System in time…
In the Food First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength and energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food first approach. In this edition, three-time Olympic medalist, Lauryn Williams, shares her breakfast strategy.
Sometimes, doing something good for your community means climbing stairs on a Saturday morning.
July 2, 2018 The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 Annual Report, which details the organization’s efforts to preserve the integrity of competition, inspire true sport, and protect the rights of athletes. The Report highlights major advances and pertinent data from across USADA’s education, testing, and results…
Athletes with ADD/ADHD can continue using necessary prohibited medications while competing as long as they receive a TUE. Learn more on how to comply.