Doping Control

Athletes who participate in this competition are subject to drug testing procedures in accordance with the IAAF Competition Rules, the IAAF Procedural Guidelines for Doping Control, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code, and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) protocol for Olympic Movement Testing. USADA will be responsible for conducting comprehensive drug testing during the competition. The adjudication of positive findings will be carried out by USADA. Athletes found to have committed a doping violation will be disciplined according to the USADA Protocol and suspended, if appropriate, according to IAAF rules. Such penalties may result in a period of ineligibility as well as disqualification from the competition. Any substance taken by an athlete is at his/her own risk and may result in a positive sample. (This includes cold medicines, nutritional supplements, and some over the counter medicines.) Information on drugs and medications and about drug testing may be obtained by calling the USADA Drug Reference Hotline at 800-233-0393 or by visiting the USADA or IAAF websites.

Please consider the time necessary for providing a sample and processing paperwork at the end of your event when making travel arrangements.