Spirit of Sport Blog
Amara Mbionwu’s Favorite High-Protein Snacks
Protein allows Amara Mbionwu to manage her hunger levels by reducing her cravings for potentially unhealthy snacks between meals.
Food v. Supplements: Are foods safer than supplements?
Foods are much less likely to cause a positive drug test than supplements due to the nature of food regulations and the food industry.
Olympian Ryan Murphy’s Go-To Smoothies for Healthy Sports Nutrition
Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy shares the healthy smoothies he enjoys for both pre-workout and post-workout fueling
How to Hydrate: Olympian Aaron Tran’s Top Five Tips
Olympic short track speedskater, Aaron Tran, knows that good hydration correlates with high performance. Here are his top five hydration tips.
What Should Athletes Know about DHEA?
While not included under the Controlled Substances Act, athletes should know that DHEA is considered a prohibited anabolic agent in sport.
How Olympian Susan Dunklee Considers the Source when Fueling
Two-time Olympian in biathlon, Susan Dunklee, shares a few simple guidelines to fuel you body with food first, rather than supplements.
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.
Food v. Supplements: Are foods safer than supplements?
Foods are much less likely to cause a positive drug test than supplements due to the nature of food regulations and the food industry.
What Should Athletes Know about DHEA?
While not included under the Controlled Substances Act, athletes should know that DHEA is considered a prohibited anabolic agent in sport.
6 Things to Know About Letrozole
Even substances in prescription medications used to fight breast cancer, like letrozole, may be abused to enhance performance.
What Do Athletes Need to Know About Creatine?
Most athletes have heard of creatine, but is creatine prohibited? Does creatine enhance performance? Find answers to these questions and more.
Substance Profile: Caffeine
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.
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.
Amara Mbionwu’s Favorite High-Protein Snacks
Protein allows Amara Mbionwu to manage her hunger levels by reducing her cravings for potentially unhealthy snacks between meals.
Olympian Ryan Murphy’s Go-To Smoothies for Healthy Sports Nutrition
Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy shares the healthy smoothies he enjoys for both pre-workout and post-workout fueling
How to Hydrate: Olympian Aaron Tran’s Top Five Tips
Olympic short track speedskater, Aaron Tran, knows that good hydration correlates with high performance. Here are his top five hydration tips.
How Olympian Susan Dunklee Considers the Source when Fueling
Two-time Olympian in biathlon, Susan Dunklee, shares a few simple guidelines to fuel you body with food first, rather than supplements.
How Much Do Athletes Eat? See Paralympian Rico Roman’s Strategy for Portion Sizes
Paralympic gold medalist, Rico Roman, knows if he eats badly, his performance suffers. See his strategy for portion sizes when training.
How to Shop for Healthy Groceries on a Budget: Tips from Paralympian Dana Mathewson
Paralympian Dana Mathewson shares the tips and tricks she uses to buy healthy grocery items while sticking to a budget.
Substance Profile: Caffeine
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.
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.
Meet Nzingha Prescod: Two-Time Olympic Fencer and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Olympic fencer Nzingha Prescod, will draw on her experience to explain the importance of anti-doping rules to today’s athletes.
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.