Joshua Mauk of Battle Creek, Mich., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
https://www.usada.org/sanction/joshua-mauk-accepts-doping-sanction/
WADA’s latest statement exemplifies the problem with the current system...it sends the message that this is just a circle the wagons exercise to protect the system.
https://www.usada.org/statement/response-wadas-independent-prosecutor/
Athletes around the world have dedicated themselves to playing by WADA’s rules every day. They should be held to the same level of accountability as the athletes.
https://www.usada.org/announcement/call-for-independent-prosecutor-wada/
"It is disappointing to see WADA stoop to threats and scare tactics when confronted with a blatant violation of the rules governing anti-doping..."
https://www.usada.org/statement/tygart-wadas-defense-tactics/
"It’s crushing to see that 23 Chinese swimmers had positive tests for a potent performance-enhancing drug on the eve of the 2021 Olympic Games..."
https://www.usada.org/statement/statement-chinese-swimmers-positive-tests/
A longtime fencer, Olympian, and Princeton University graduate, Anna van Brummen has been familiar with and committed to clean sport for many years. She checks medications on Global DRO, engages ...
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/anna-van-brummen-advice/
Aaron Babet, of Avon, Ohio, an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a one-month period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
https://www.usada.org/sanction/aaron-babet-accepts-doping-sanction/
William Porter of New Braunfels, Texas, an athlete in the sport of powerlifting, has received a two-year sanction for an anti-doping rule violation.
https://www.usada.org/sanction/william-porter-receives-doping-sanction/
The system can be reformed to eliminate the risk of sanctioning clean athletes while still holding intentional cheaters accountable.