The World Anti-Doping Agency withdrew a defamation lawsuit and an ethics case against American officials critical of its handling of failed tests by members of China’s Olympic swimming squad.
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White House and WADA in Bitter Fight Over Chinese Doping Cases
World Anti-Doping Agency officials, furious at U.S. investigations into the handling of positive tests, have sought to exclude a Biden administration representative from its board meetings.
Feud Flares Between U.S. and Global Antidoping Agency
American officials allowed athletes to compete after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs so they could work undercover. Their global counterparts call that a breach of the rules.
WADA Names Special Prosecutor in Chinese Doping Case
The decision to review the handling of positive tests collected from 23 swimmers came after an outcry from athletes and antidoping regulators.
‘Cheated’: Chinese Doping Case Roils Swimming
An American who won silver in Tokyo calls for an investigation. A British gold medalist demands bans. But the most bitter fight was between antidoping leaders.
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.