Spirit of Sport Blog
Are Corticosteroids Prohibited? 6 Things to Know
The anti-doping status of corticosteroids depends on several factors, including the route of administration (how you take it).
Regan Smith: 3 Ways to Easily Get the Leafy Greens You Need
World record holder Regan Smith knows that nutrition is key to her success in the pool. Here she shares three ways she gets leafy greens into her diet.
Taking a Stand for Clean Sport as an Active Athlete
Lilly King explains how she hopes to inspire and help more active athletes take a stand for clean sport at the peak of their influence in sport.
Can Athletes Treat Iron Deficiencies? Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s what drug-tested athletes need to know about the anti-doping status of various iron deficiency treatments (permitted or prohibited.)
Chuck Aoki: How I Do Healthy Fast Food
Paralympian Chuck Aoki knows that sometimes training schedules can lead to fast food. Here he shares his healthy fast food choices as an athlete on the go!
Modifications to the Testing Process: Who, What, and Why
Modifications to the testing process may be necessary to protect the integrity of the sample and ensure the wellbeing of the athlete.
Taking a Stand for Clean Sport as an Active Athlete
Lilly King explains how she hopes to inspire and help more active athletes take a stand for clean sport at the peak of their influence in sport.
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.
Are Corticosteroids Prohibited? 6 Things to Know
The anti-doping status of corticosteroids depends on several factors, including the route of administration (how you take it).
Can Athletes Treat Iron Deficiencies? Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s what drug-tested athletes need to know about the anti-doping status of various iron deficiency treatments (permitted or prohibited.)
Modifications to the Testing Process: Who, What, and Why
Modifications to the testing process may be necessary to protect the integrity of the sample and ensure the wellbeing of the athlete.
Avoiding COVID-19 Scam Products
Companies have made attempts to financially benefit from COVID-19 by selling unproven “treatments” and cures. It is very important to avoid these scams.
5 Things Athletes Should Know About Boldenone
Along with being prohibited in sport, athletes should be aware of the many health and safety issues surrounding boldenone.
What Athletes Need to Know About COVID-19 Treatments and
Anti-Doping
Information about some of the medications athletes might be prescribed if they contract COVID-19, as well as the anti-doping status of each treatment.
Regan Smith: 3 Ways to Easily Get the Leafy Greens You Need
World record holder Regan Smith knows that nutrition is key to her success in the pool. Here she shares three ways she gets leafy greens into her diet.
Chuck Aoki: How I Do Healthy Fast Food
Paralympian Chuck Aoki knows that sometimes training schedules can lead to fast food. Here he shares his healthy fast food choices as an athlete on the go!
Mandy Marquardt: The Best Lunch While Training
Track cyclist Mandy Marquardt lives with type 1 diabetes and knows the importance of good nutrition. Here she shares her favorite lunch while training.
Trevon Jenifer: My Favorite Pre and Post-Workout Carbs
Paralympian Trevon Jenifer shares his favorite pre and post-workout carbs within his food-first approach for training at the highest level.
What Does an Olympian Eat? Get a Look at Laurie Hernandez’s Meal Plan
Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez shares the healthy and nutritious food-first meal plan that helps her train and compete at the highest level.
Nathan Chen: My Top 10 Vitamin-Packed Foods
Bronze medalist in figure skating Nathan Chen shares his top 10 vitamin-packed foods for a strong day of training and competition.
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.
The PCC and the Big Three: Breath, Plasma, and IRMS Steroidome
The PCC has invested in three projects that have the potential to significantly impact anti-doping testing and analysis in order to improve both detection and deterrence of performance-enhancing drugs. Learn more about the projects.
Q&A with USADA DCO Ann Miller: What are Chaperones?
In this interview, USADA Doping Control Officer (DCO) Ann Miller explains the role and importance of chaperones in the testing process.
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.