As most readers probably know (especially those that read our WADA & Whereabouts article), at the beginning of each quarter of the year professional athletes are required to send a report of their whereabouts to sporting authorities. In other words, the athletes have to inform anti-doping agencies where they will be and pick a time … Continue reading The WADA Whereabouts Rule: Coleman Case Study
WADA & Whereabouts
A Brief History In 1999 the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established following the World Conference on Doping in Sport held in Lausanne, Switzerland, as a result of what was called the "Declaration of Lausanne" by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). As an independent governing body, WADA's goal is to "promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against … Continue reading WADA & Whereabouts
Doping (Paolo Guerrero case)
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. - Warren Buffett Paolo Guerrero was suspended for 14 months for testing positive for a banned substance after the game that Peru played against Argentina in Buenos Aires. To be more precise, … Continue reading Doping (Paolo Guerrero case)
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