Top 5 Things to Know About LGD-4033
LGD-4033 (also known as: Ligandrol, VK5211, Anabolicum) is just one of many drugs to be illegally included in supplements marketed to athletes.
Category: Spirit of Sport
Olivia Smoliga: My Go-To Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Olympic swimmer Olivia Smoliga shares how she stays fueled with food by eating the right combination of healthy meals throughout the day.
Acetazolamide: What Athletes Need to Know About this Altitude Sickness Treatment
Acetazolamide is a type of diuretic, or water pill, and it’s important for athletes to realize that diuretics are prohibited in sport at all times.
USADA in the Community: World Race and CASA
Many members of the USADA staff are dedicated to serving their communities through volunteer work with diverse organizations and causes.
Abby Raymond: Supplement Safety is Never Guaranteed
See Abby Raymond tell her story about how a contaminated supplement put her hard work, reputation, and goals in jeopardy.
5 of the Best Foods for Muscle Support with Richard Torrez Jr.
In this Food-First edition, super heavyweight boxer Richard Torrez Jr. shares his best foods and snacks for muscle support.
3 Supplement Manufacturers Charged in Criminal Cases
Despite the challenges of removing illegal products from the market, regulators do occasionally catch up with the people who own and run fraudulent supplement businesses.
Shalane Flanagan: Losing Big Moments to Dopers
A four-time Olympian, Olympic silver medalist, and New York City Marathon winner, Shalane Flanagan has had a wildly successful career in track and field and could have even more accolades to her name and priceless moments in her memory…if not for athletes who’ve used performance-enhancing drugs to gain an advantage in sport.
Eating on Competition Day with Track and Field Olympian Lashinda Demus
In this Food-First Nutrition edition, Olympic medalist Lashinda Demus shares how she fuels her body for the best results on competition day.