US Bowling Athlete, O’Keefe, Accepts Public Warning For Rule Violation
March 14, 2014
Shannon O’Keefe of Arlington, Texas, an athlete in the sport of bowling, has accepted a public warning for her rule violation.
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Giving Back – Habitat For Humanity 2014
March 13, 2014
Members of USADA’s staff donated 56 man-hours to the Colorado Springs community volunteering with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity on March 13, 2014.
Is it prohibited for athletes to use IV infusions for rehydration and recovery?
March 5, 2014
We have seen an increase in inquires at USADA about the use of Intravenous (IV) Infusions for this purpose, and would like to assist athletes and medical personnel by clarifying this.
What’s the difference between autologous, homologous (allogenic), and heterologous blood transfusions?
March 5, 2014
Autologous blood transfusion is the collection and re-infusion of the patient’s own blood or blood components.
Educating Team USA
March 5, 2014
USADA’s Olympic Education team is devoted to educating Team USA providing extensive anti-doping education to thousands of athletes each year.
USADA & JADA Meet to Deepen Anti-Doping Partnership, and Create Further Opportunities for Cooperation & Sharing of Expertise
March 4, 2014
The Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) invited representatives from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to meet, in order to share experience and best practices and to further our joint cooperative efforts.
US Judo Athlete, Atkinson, Accepts Sanction For Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 28, 2014
Judo athlete Annie Atkinson has committed an anti-doping rule violation and was sanctioned for a period of 3 months.
Why does USADA collect a minimum of 90mL of urine during sample collection?
February 27, 2014
USADA must collect a minimum of 90mL during a urine test to ensure that all drug tests can be performed.
US Speed Skating Athlete, Perry, Accepts Sanction For Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 26, 2014
Brett Perry, of Midvale, Utah, an athlete in the sport of speed skating, has accepted a nine-month suspension for his offense.