USADA Concludes Anti-Doping Science Symposium
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s three-day Fourth Annual USADA Symposium on Anti-Doping Science entitled “Muscle Development and Recovery: Implications for Doping Control” concluded Monday, Sept.12, following an extensive examination of the most recent discoveries about control of muscle growth and recovery and the potential for abuse by athletes.
USADA Announces Second Quarter Testing Numbers for 2005
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) performed a total of 2,738 doping control tests in the second quarter (April 1- June 30) of 2005, including 2,575 domestic tests.
USADA Unveils New Logo
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) introduced a new logo today to better reflect its commitment to protect the rights of clean athletes and drug-free competition.
U.S. Weightlifter Hubbard Accepts Suspension for Doping Violation
Amanda Hubbard of Marietta, Ga., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a suspension for her first doping offense.
U.S. Track & Field Athlete Collins Agrees to Four-Year Suspension
Michelle Collins of Raleigh, N.C., an athlete in the sport of track & field, accepted a four-year suspension and disqualification of her competitive results.
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Awards $1 Million in Research Grants
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), as part of its continuing efforts to eradicate doping in sport and protect the health of athletes, has awarded more than $1 million dollars (U.S.) in grants to fund research designed to detect new methods of prohibited performance-enhancement, including a study involving gene manipulation.