Spirit of Sport Blog
USADA Staff Take on Dual Roles to Better Understand the Athlete Experience
USADA has launched a program that gives office staff members the opportunity to also work as Doping Control Officers (DCOs).
Tyler Carter: What I Eat at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center
Paralympian Tyler Carter details what he eats at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center to properly fuel his body for training.
Meet Tyler George: Olympic Curler and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Olympic curler Tyler George hopes to help athletes view anti-doping as a shared responsibility that can lead to a level playing field for all athletes.
Illegal Ingredient, 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin, Appearing in More Supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added the ingredient 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin to its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List.
Meet Amanda Elmore: Olympic Rower and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Amanda Elmore impresses the importance of a level playing field on the next generation of elite athletes as a USADA Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter.
Melanie Margalis: How to Stay Hydrated for Maximum Performance
Olympian Melanie Margalis shares tips on how she fuels her body for elite swimming competitions, including staying hydrated.
Moving Forward: Kara Goucher’s Ongoing Fight for Clean Sport
Kara Goucher speaks about her ongoing fight for clean sport and why it’s important for all those who believe in the integrity of sport to take a stand.
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.
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.
Three-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.
Why 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.
Katie Uhlaender on the Past, Present, and Future of Clean Sport
A 4x Olympian in the sport of skeleton, Katie Uhlaender knows what it means to fight for her dreams. She also knows what it feels like to have those dreams clouded by questions of whether she has had access to a level playing field.
Illegal Ingredient, 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin, Appearing in More Supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added the ingredient 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin to its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List.
What Athletes Should Know About AICAR and Other Prohibited AMP Activated Protein Kinase Activators
Here’s what athletes should know about AICAR and other AMP activated protein kinase activators that are prohibited in sport.
Athlete Advisory: Updated Prohibited List and Key Reminders for 2020
In 2020, WADA made clarifications to the Prohibited List to help athletes and their support teams better understand prohibited substances and methods.
What Should Tested Athletes Know About GW1516?
For athletes subject to drug testing, it’s important to recognize the prohibited substances making their way into supplements, including GW1516.
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.
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.
Tyler Carter: What I Eat at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center
Paralympian Tyler Carter details what he eats at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center to properly fuel his body for training.
Melanie Margalis: How to Stay Hydrated for Maximum Performance
Olympian Melanie Margalis shares tips on how she fuels her body for elite swimming competitions, including staying hydrated.
Richard Torrez Jr.: How to Balance the Food Groups for Top Sport Performance
As a super heavyweight boxer, Richard Torrez Jr. knows that he can get the nutrients he needs to perform his best without supplements.
Tyler Carter: What I Eat at Home for Recovery
Tyler Carter knows he can depend on his diet to get the nutrients he needs for recovery after training and physical exertion.
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.
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.
Substance Profile: Spironolactone is Prohibited in Sport
Subject to anti-doping rules? always check the prohibited status of medications, even if prescribed for a condition unrelated to athletic performance.
Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Testing – Athlete Q & A
USADA has launched a pilot program for a new blood collection process designed to improve the athlete experience, enable more blood collections, and increase sample longevity.
The Role of Science in Anti-Doping
Science plays a crucial role in in the fight for clean sport and USADA’s team of experts play a major role in applying and growing the field of anti-doping science, which brings together toxicology, pharmacology, clinical chemistry, and biological sciences.
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.
DCO Insights: TAP Testing at the Boston Marathon
USADA Doping Control Officers share their experiences with the TAP device, athletes’ feedback on the new blood collection process, and what the device means for clean sport.
Pain Medications: Prohibited v. Permitted
Pain medications are something that most people, and many athletes, need to use at some point. This list includes examples of prohibited & permitted pain medications.
USADA Staff Take on Dual Roles to Better Understand the Athlete Experience
USADA has launched a program that gives office staff members the opportunity to also work as Doping Control Officers (DCOs).
Meet Tyler George: Olympic Curler and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Olympic curler Tyler George hopes to help athletes view anti-doping as a shared responsibility that can lead to a level playing field for all athletes.
Meet Amanda Elmore: Olympic Rower and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Amanda Elmore impresses the importance of a level playing field on the next generation of elite athletes as a USADA Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter.
Get to Know Your DCO: Arnold Thomas
Learn more about one of USADA’s most veteran Doping Control Officers (DCOs) and Regional Team Leads (RTLs), Arnold Thomas.
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.
Meet Scott Davern from USADA’s Anti-Doping Education Team
Scott Davern wants to help USADA continually reach more athletes and make e-learning increasingly effective, while also finding new ways to connect with athletes.