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Track and Field Coach Michael Vowell and Track and Field Athlete Seth Vowell Accept Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Coach Michael Vowell and athlete Seth Vowell from the sport of track and field have accepted sanctions for anti-doping rule violations.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on the Senate Commerce Committee Unanimously Passing the Restoring Confidence in WADA Act
“We are tremendously grateful to the U.S. Senators … who took action to protect the integrity of sport by passing the Restoring Confidence in WADA Act.”
Powerlifting Athlete Ray Williams Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Ray Williams, an athlete in the sport of powerlifting, has accepted a 16-month sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Francisco Lo Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Francisco Lo, an athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Powerlifting Athlete Nicolas Recio Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Nicolas Recio, an athlete in the sport of powerlifting, has received a four-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation.
Para Fencing Athlete Kevin Reeve Jr. Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Kevin Reeve Jr., an athlete in the sport of para fencing, has accepted a one-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
FIFA partners with USADA to ensure a clean FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
FIFA and USADA are pleased to announce a collaboration to conduct anti-doping testing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.
USADA Hosted International Anti-Doping Leaders for Annual Education Summit
USADA recently welcomed educators and leaders from anti-doping organizations around the world for an annual education summit.
USADA Introduces Strategic Plan and Celebrates New Board of Directors Appointments
USADA is pleased to announce the implementation of its new strategic plan, which will guide the organization’s goals and priorities through 2029.
USADA’s Response to WADA’s Defamatory Letter to Dr. Tobie Smith
To respond to WADA’s defamatory letter it published, we are sharing our response, which details our ongoing concerns with WADA’s past and present governance.
USADA Welcomed International Anti-Doping Leaders for Education Summit
USADA hosted anti-doping educators from around the world for an annual summit dedicated to collaboratively devising new strategies for clean sport education.
Powerlifting America Partners with USADA to Take a Stand for Clean Sport
Powerlifting America is partnering with USADA to provide anti-doping education, testing, and results management services that will best protect athletes.
Athlete Advisory: What’s New on the 2025 WADA Prohibited List?
The 2025 WADA Prohibited List does include new examples of prohibited substances and a few clarifications.
Athlete Advisory: Always Verify Third-Party Certified Logos on Dietary Supplements
Third-party certification logos on dietary supplement labels are being misused, and you can’t rely only on the presence of third-party certification logos.
Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on the 2024 WADA Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently released the 2024 WADA Prohibited List, which will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Here are the key changes.
Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on 2023 WADA Prohibited List
An explanation of key changes to the 2023 WADA Prohibited List, which identifies substances and methods that are prohibited in sport.
Athlete Advisory: Explanation of Key Changes on 2022 WADA Prohibited List
The 2022 List includes several changes that athletes should be aware of in case the changes impact their use of substances and treatments.
Athlete Advisory: 2021 Rules Now in Effect
Athlete are advised that the 2021 WADA Prohibited List and the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code are now in effect.
Supplement High Risk List: What are Regulatory Warnings?
Learn more about regulatory warnings on the dietary supplements featured on the Supplement Connect High Risk List.
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.
Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
USADA currently recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.
TrueSport Releases New Resource on Dietary Supplements for Athletes and Parents
TrueSport is excited to announce the release of a new resource to help parents and athletes make healthy choices when it comes to nutrition and dietary supplements.
Protecting Athletes and Consumers: USADA’s Fight Against Supplement Risks
By supporting legislation and initiatives to protect athletes and consumers, USADA has demonstrated its commitment to educate athletes & consumers about supplement risks.
Clean Sport Red Flags #4: High-Risk Dietary Supplements
When it comes to supplements, there is a spectrum of risk for a positive anti-doping test or adverse health event. There are numerous red flags to look out for as an athlete or consumer considering the use of supplements.
Track and Field Coach Michael Vowell and Track and Field Athlete Seth Vowell Accept Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations
Coach Michael Vowell and athlete Seth Vowell from the sport of track and field have accepted sanctions for anti-doping rule violations.
Powerlifting Athlete Ray Williams Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Ray Williams, an athlete in the sport of powerlifting, has accepted a 16-month sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Francisco Lo Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Francisco Lo, an athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Powerlifting Athlete Nicolas Recio Receives Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Nicolas Recio, an athlete in the sport of powerlifting, has received a four-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation.
Para Fencing Athlete Kevin Reeve Jr. Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Kevin Reeve Jr., an athlete in the sport of para fencing, has accepted a one-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Weightlifting Athlete Steven Doughty Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Steven Doughty, an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on the Senate Commerce Committee Unanimously Passing the Restoring Confidence in WADA Act
“We are tremendously grateful to the U.S. Senators … who took action to protect the integrity of sport by passing the Restoring Confidence in WADA Act.”
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on the U.S. Government Withholding Payment to WADA
The current WADA leaders left the U.S. with no other option after failing to deliver on the transparency and accountability needed to ensure WADA is fit for purpose to protect athletes.
USADA’s Response to WADA’s Defamatory Letter to Dr. Tobie Smith
To respond to WADA’s defamatory letter it published, we are sharing our response, which details our ongoing concerns with WADA’s past and present governance.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Thomson Reuters Withdrawing Story Sourced by WADA for Failure to Follow Ethical Principles Against Bias in Sourcing
“We are thankful Reuters has withdrawn its story from August 2024 regarding USADA’s use of informants after finding that it did not adhere to the company’s ethical principles against bias.”
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Need to Restore Confidence in the Global Anti-Doping System Following New Report
“The rights of clean athletes continue to head toward the cliff unless athletes, the anti-doping community, and those with legal oversight engage to remedy the situation.”
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on WADA’s Full Cottier Report
Clean athletes give their all to excellence and what this report shows is that the global anti-doping regulator did not give them the same in return.
TrueSport Partners with Hillside Connection for a TrueSport Community Model
TrueSport announces its new partnership with Hillside Connection, a youth sport organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
TrueSport Adds Seven National Governing Bodies of Sport as Partners to Expand Values-Based Education Initiative
TrueSport has announced the addition of seven new governing bodies of sport as partners in it’s growing expert-backed content program.
TrueSport Welcomes More Subject-Matter Experts to Grow Resources for Youth Sport Community
TrueSport® announced additional partnerships with diverse subject-matter experts who will contribute clinical insights and evidence-based guidance.
TrueSport Launches Expert Program to Enrich Research-Based Youth Sport Initiative
TrueSport today announced partnerships with top subject-matter experts who will support new TrueSport curriculum, articles, and videos.
SportsEngine, Inc. and TrueSport Announce Winner of Champion Coach Recognition Program
SportsEngine, Inc. and TrueSport announced the winner of their Champion Coach Recognition Program.
TrueSport Adds Five New Governing Bodies of Sport as Partners to Expand Impact of Expert-Backed Content Program
TrueSport has announced the addition of five new governing bodies of sport as partners in its growing expert-backed content program.