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Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
US sprinter Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years after a positive test for anabolic steroids, despite claims of meat contamination; this bans him from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and ends his hopes of competing there.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by SwimSwam
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ESPN
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is urging U.S. authorities to shut down the planned Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, which promote the use of performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision, citing concerns over athlete health and sport integrity. WADA plans to advocate legal action against the event, which has faced criticism from U.S. sports officials and organizations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
American long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her national indoor title after testing positive for cannabis and serving a one-month suspension. Her suspension was reduced to one month under World Anti-Doping Agency rules because her use of cannabis was not competition-related and she completed a substance abuse program. However, she lost her title and was disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to Feb. 17, 2023. USADA urged WADA to reconsider its standards on cannabis, which is still listed as a prohibited substance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has been stripped of her national indoor title and suspended for one month after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in cannabis. The positive test means Davis-Woodhall lost her title and was disqualified from all competitive results obtained on and subsequent to February 17. Cannabis, marijuana, and hashish are considered prohibited substances under World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules. USADA has advocated for WADA to treat marijuana in a fairer and more effective way to identify true in-competition use.