USADA in the Community: Penrose Hospital and Girl Scouts of the USA
USADA staff members are committed to giving back to their communities in a variety of capacities and with various organizations in Colorado and beyond.
DetailsHow to Reduce Your Risk from Supplements
If athletes choose to use supplements despite the known risks, USADA recommends that athletes use only dietary supplements that have been certified by a third-party program that tests for substances prohibited in sport. Based on a recent consensus statement, USADA now recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.
DetailsFood-First Nutrition with Meghan Duggan: How to Incorporate Veggies Every Day
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, gold medalist Meghan Duggan shares her love of vegetables.
DetailsThree-Time Paralympian Steve Serio on Innovation in Anti-Doping
Three-time Paralympian Steve Serio talks about how his need for an athletic outlet led him to the Paralympic stage and the evolution in anti-doping.
DetailsBlood Doping and EPO: An Anti-Doping FAQ
Blood doping, which may include the use of erythropoietin (EPO), is among the most well-known method of doping in sport. Learn more about the prohibited method and substance.
DetailsHigenamine: What Athletes Need to Know to Compete Clean
While higenamine maybe used for legitimate medical needs, it is prohibited in sport. Learn more about this prohibited substance that’s becoming more common in dietary supplements.
DetailsHow to Properly Update on the USADA Updater App
Learn how to better navigate through the Athlete Express Whereabouts app and update Whereabouts more easily. In the video, we will demonstrate some common ways to easily and correctly make updates on the app.
DetailsMeet Lashinda Demus: Two-Time Olympic Hurdler and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
When it came to track and field, Lashinda Demus found success early and for a long time. The two-time Olympian grew up surrounded by the sport and concluded her career as a four-time USA Outdoor 400m hurdle champion and Olympic silver medalist in the 400m hurdles. After a long career in a sport she loves,…
DetailsFood-First Nutrition: Celebrity Chef Inspiration with Andrew Gemmell
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, World Champion Andrew Gemmell shares his celebrity chef inspiration when it comes to cooking.
DetailsWhy Take the Risk: An Athlete’s Perspective on Cannabinoids
Two-time Paralympian Tyler Cater took some time to speak with USADA about how he approaches competing clean & cannabinoids as a busy athlete based in Colorado.
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