Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on WADA’s Statement Regarding Informants
Ironically, the expansive investigations done by USADA and the involved IF demonstrates exactly what WADA should have done with the Chinese swimmers’ positives.
U.S. Track and Field Athlete Johnny Maynard Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Johnny Maynard, of Blacklick, Ohio, an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Independent Arbitrator Imposes Four-Month Sanction on Para Cycling Athlete Aaron Keith for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
An independent arbitrator determined that Aaron Keith would receive a four-month sanction after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Contamination Cases and the Requirement of Transparency
WADA rules dictate that even if a positive test is proven to be caused by contamination, NADOs must find a violation, disqualify results, and make a public announcement.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on News of Failure of China to Again Evenly Enforce the Rules on Positive Test for Steroid
“It’s crushing news to wake up to for all athletes and fans of the Olympic movement that the failures of the global anti-doping system have overshadowed what should be a moment to bring the world together.”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Uanderson Ferreira de Oliveira Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Uanderson Ferreira de Oliveira of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an athlete in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.