
Statement by Travis T. Tygart in Response to Appeal of Erriyon Knighton Case
The handling of this case by USADA in accordance with the rules is in stark contrast to how China and WADA handled the 23 TMZ positives.
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The handling of this case by USADA in accordance with the rules is in stark contrast to how China and WADA handled the 23 TMZ positives.
Ironically, the expansive investigations done by USADA and the involved IF demonstrates exactly what WADA should have done with the Chinese swimmers’ positives.
WADA rules dictate that even if a positive test is proven to be caused by contamination, NADOs must find a violation, disqualify results, and make a public announcement.
“It’s crushing news to wake up to for all athletes and fans of the Olympic movement that the failures of the global anti-doping system have overshadowed what should be a moment to bring the world together.”
It seems more apparent than ever that WADA violated the rules and needs accountability and reform to truly be the global watchdog that clean athletes need.
Today, USADA published a message to all the athletes in its testing pools, including those going to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in just a
Olympians Michael Phelps and Allison Schmit will testify in a hearing hosted by a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee at 7 p.m. ET on June 25, 2024.
To ensure accurate and complete information is presented, we have compiled facts that address WADA President Banka’s statements.
We echo athletes’ demands to create a truly independent investigation and let impartial experts and stakeholders participate in the process.
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