Drug Testing: Violations jump
WADA
WADAThe World Anti-Doping Agency recorded 63 drug-testing violations among 3,114 athletes tested in 2005 - a 2-per-cent rate that was double the previous year. The agency said athletes were tested in 40 sports and 119 countries as part of its global out-of-competition doping control program last year. The testing covered world championships in track, swimming and weightlifting. In addition to the 61 positives, there were two other anti-doping violations. Of the positives, 32 were for elevated testosterone levels and 16 for steroids.
WADAThe World Anti-Doping Agency recorded 63 drug-testing violations among 3,114 athletes tested in 2005 - a 2-per-cent rate that was double the previous year. The agency said athletes were tested in 40 sports and 119 countries as part of its global out-of-competition doping control program last year. The testing covered world championships in track, swimming and weightlifting. In addition to the 61 positives, there were two other anti-doping violations. Of the positives, 32 were for elevated testosterone levels and 16 for steroids.
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