The Washington Anti-Doping Summit Declaration
October 31, 2018
WADA must be reformed to make it stronger and more accountable to clean athletes in order for governments, the public, and athletes to continue to support and believe in it.
Month: October 2018
International Anti-Doping Leaders stand united with international athlete community in calling for meaningful Reform of WADA Governance
October 29, 2018
The leaders of 18 National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs) came together for an emergency Summit, hosted by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) in Paris to discuss the concerning state of the global anti-doping system and the urgent need to restore public and athlete faith in the global regulator (WADA).
Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral Granted a Reduced Sanction for Cooperation in CAS Case
October 26, 2018
Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral, a former team doctor for the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling team and a Spanish physician who formerly practiced sports medicine, has been granted a reduced period of ineligibility.
Food-First Nutrition: How Paralympian Andrew Kurka Makes Food Work for the Workout
October 26, 2018
In the Food-First Nutrition series, elite athletes share how they maintain the strength & energy they need to compete at the highest levels of sport through a food-first approach. In this edition, para alpine skier Andrew Kurka shares how he makes food work for the workout.
Is Octodrine Allowed in Sport?
October 25, 2018
For athletes who do choose to use supplements despite the risks, there are ways to minimize that risk. One ingredient athletes should be particularly aware of is octodrine.
USADA Statement regarding CAS Decision to issue lifetime sanctions to Johan Bruyneel and Pedro Celaya Lemaza, along with increased sanction for Pepe Marti
October 24, 2018
USADA welcomes decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to issue lifetime sanctions to Johan Bruyneel and Dr. Pedro Celaya Lemaza, as well as increase the sanction for Pepe Marti.
Athletes: 6 Things to Know About Cannabidiol
October 23, 2018
Athletes subject to anti-doping rules are strictly liable for any substance found in their blood or urine. Understand the risks of using CBD products.
U.S. Cycling Athlete Shaun Moffett Accepts Additional Sanction for Violating Period of Ineligibility
October 19, 2018
USADA announced today that Shaun Moffett, of San Antonio, Texas, an athlete in the sport of cycling, has accepted an additional three-month sanction.
U.S. Cycling Athlete Jeff Tanski Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
October 18, 2018
Jeff Tanski, of Palmetto, Ga., an athlete in the sport of cycling, has received a four-year suspension for an anti-doping rule violation.