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World Anti-Doping Agency controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2024

    Chinese swimmer trimetazidine cases

    WADA's decision not to pursue cases against 23 Chinese swimmers after contamination was alleged triggered criticism from USADA and athletes, who questioned transparency and consistency with other trimetazidine cases.

  2. 2016

    Russian state-supported doping allegations

    The McLaren investigations reported widespread involvement in or benefit from an alleged Russian state-supported doping and sample-manipulation system. The findings produced extensive international sanctions and continuing disputes about accountability and reinstatement.