The PCC and the Big Three: Breath, Plasma, and IRMS Steroidome
The PCC has invested in three projects that have the potential to significantly impact anti-doping testing and analysis in order to improve both detection and deterrence of performance-enhancing drugs. Learn more about the projects.
USADA DCO Gary Robbins Makes His Olympic Doping Control Debut
Long-time doping control officer (DCO), Gary Robbins, got the opportunity of a lifetime to serve as a DCO at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. After the Games, Gary took a few minutes to reflect on his experience both at the Games and in the field.
Clean Sport Red Flags #4: High-Risk Dietary Supplements
When it comes to supplements, there is a spectrum of risk for a positive anti-doping test or adverse health event. There are numerous red flags to look out for as an athlete or consumer considering the use of supplements.
Making the Journey for Clean Sport
Doping Control Officer Joanna Latham will travel more than 7,000 miles to support clean sport at the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeonChang.
Clean Sport Red Flags #3: Thinking Supplements are as Safe as Medications
It’s important for athletes and their support personnel to understand that supplements and medications are very different in terms of regulation and safety.
Clean Sport Red Flags #2: Medical practitioners who don’t consider anti-doping obligations
Athletes should always tell their treating physician that they are subject to anti-doping rules since compliance is ultimately the athlete’s responsibility. Due to these strict liability principles, athletes risk an anti-doping rule violation and sanction, including a possible period of ineligibility, even if they received poor guidance from their primary care providers.