Sprinter Fred Kerley has announced his participation in the Enhanced Games, a controversial event allowing performance-enhancing drugs, aiming to set world records and win substantial prizes, amid ongoing doping and ethical debates in sports.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus of doping charges, ruling her contamination was due to kissing her partner who had taken ostarine, a banned substance, and she bore no fault or negligence.
USADA questioned the legitimacy of Chinese swimmers' positive doping tests due to contamination, criticizing WADA's handling and transparency, while American swimmer Katie McLaughlin expressed disillusionment over the integrity of the sport and the impact on clean athletes, amid ongoing debates about doping and governance in international sports.
U.S. figure skaters Evan Bates and Madison Chock, who initially won silver, were awarded gold in the team event at the Beijing Olympics following the disqualification of a Russian skater due to a failed doping test. The decision has brought mixed emotions for the American team, with celebrations tempered by the bittersweet circumstances. Despite the controversy, plans are underway to recognize the American team, and there's a preference for a medal ceremony at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The experience has brought the team closer together, emphasizing the bond and friendship among the athletes.