IAAF comment on sanctions for Russian Race Walkers. In light of media inquiries into sanctions announced yesterday in the Russian media, the IAAF would like to clarify a number of points. [Read more…]
Minimum Doping Ban increased to four years
January 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
Minimum Doping Ban – As of the 1st January, 2015, drug cheats in sport will now face a minimum of a four year ban under the new rules which have come into effect. [Read more…]
IAAF welcomes WADA investigation
December 17, 2014 By 1 Comment
Monaco – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) welcomes the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announcement of their three-person Independent Commission that will investigate the serious doping allegations recently aired in a series of German television documentaries. [Read more…]
Anti-Doping Norway celebrates 10 years
June 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Anti-Doping Norway had its 10th anniversary celebration recently by hosting an international symposium on NADO International Cooperation. [Read more…]
Pumper commits 2nd offence
April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Susanne Pumper
AUSTRIA – Distance athlete, Susanne Pumper, has been caught for the second time and has been suspended for eight years. All the Austrian’s results since 2008 have been scrapped. [Read more…]
Cheats exposed from Helsinki 2005
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nadzeya Ostapchuk
No matter how slowly the wheels may turn when it comes to catching cheats, the mere fact that it is happening shows that even after a period of 8 years there can still be justice.
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has re-tested a selection of doping samples collected at the 2005 IAAF World Championships, Helsinki, Finland, from a wide range of disciplines and nations, and the results have revealed a further six adverse findings. [Read more…]
Radcliffe backs WMM anti-doping penalties
February 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
Paula Radcliffe – Beijing
World record holder Paula Radcliffe has welcomed the decision of World Marathon Majors (WMM) to revise their athlete contracts to include stricter anti-doping penalties. [Read more…]
Hirt tests positive
August 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hassan Hirt
Traces of erythropoietin (EPO) were found in sample A of French athlete Hassan Hirt’s urine, who participated Wednesday morning in the 5000m heats at the London Olympics, where he finished 11th in 13’35” 26. [Read more…]
Athlete Biological Passport violation
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Helder Ornelas - Athlete Biological Passport
Monaco – Helder Ornelas, 38, a long distance runner from Portugal, has been found guilty of a doping violation and sanctioned with a 4-year period of ineligibility by the Portuguese Athletic Federation (FPA). [Read more…]
