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Penny Oleksiak Accepts Provisional Suspension Over Whereabouts Failures

The Olympic champion has accepted a provisional ban for three missed location filings pending a tribunal decision that could extend her ineligibility for years.

Overview

  • The International Testing Agency notified Oleksiak on July 19 of her anti-doping code violation and she agreed to a voluntary provisional suspension.
  • Oleksiak committed three whereabouts filing failures between October 2024 and June 2025 under the ADAMS tracking system.
  • She and Swimming Canada insist the case stems from administrative oversights rather than any use of banned substances.
  • Under World Aquatics and WADA rules, three missed or inaccurate location filings within 12 months constitute an anti-doping violation even without a positive drug test.
  • A formal tribunal will decide whether her explanations suffice or if a multi-year suspension will be imposed, potentially affecting her future Olympic prospects.