MindsOnLoan wrote:I can somewhat understand why they would suspend him, as it wouldn't make the US "look good" having us represented by him.. So while I understand why it was done, I can't say I agree with it. As Matt said, it's not a drug that would benefit him or give an unfair advantage. Also, it was a photo from a party, not results from an illegal drug test, so can that even be done? Even so, I don't really view marijuana as a serious issue. It's never been something I've taken part in, but it's not something that will devastate someone's life.
USA Swimming wrote:Athletes who have achieved an end of the year Top 50 World Ranking (SCM/LCM) are required to submit detailed Athlete Location Forms indicating their whereabouts each quarter. Athletes provide information such as their living address, training location, training schedule, and competition schedule and are eligible to be tested at any time, without prior notification, and may be tested by USADA, FINA and WADA. Once an athlete has achieved this ranking and is on the FINA Out-of-Competition drug-testing roster, he or she can be removed only by completing a form indicating retirement from competition. Athletes who are representing the U.S. in major international competitions are also subject to out-of-competition testing, along with National Team Members and athletes receiving direct athlete support from the USOC.
USA Swimming wrote:Prohibited Classes and Methods
Classes of substances Prohibited at all times (in and out of competition) include:
1) Anabolic Agents
A. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
B. Other Anabolic Agents
2) Beta-2 Agonists (certain B-2 Agonists require an ATUE form be on file)
3) Hormones and Related Substances
4) Diuretics and other masking agents
5) Agents with Anti-Estrogenic Activity
Prohibited Methods (prohibited in and out of competition) include:
1) Enhancement of oxygen transfer
2) Chemical and Physical Manipulation.
3) Gene Doping
Classes of prohibited substances prohibited in competition include:
1) Stimulants
2) Narcotics
3) Cannabinoids (e.g., marijuana, hashish)
4) Glucocorticosteroids
myownsatellite wrote:Sports teams have suspended players for drunk driving, dog fighting, stealing, and lots of other illegal things. Fact remains, what he did was illegal and it seems that they would have every right to suspend him.
Neo wrote:Its like with any of us. If you're employer found a picture of you smoking weed on your facebook. Technically if its not affecting your work they shouldn't be able to do anything about it. That's sorta how I view the Phelps picture.
Neo wrote:Kids these days are sharing what Phelps did by the time they're 11.
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