Explained: Why Canada’s Olympic gold medalist swimmer Penny Oleksiak faces a 2-year ban over anti-doping rule violation
Canadian swimming star Penny Oleksiak faces a lengthy ban, not for doping, but for missing anti-doping paperwork deadlines. The Olympic medalist's situation, complicated by injuries and relocation, highlights the strict 'whereabouts' rules elite athletes must follow. This violation, though unintentional, means she'll miss significant competition time.
Canadian swimming star Penny Oleksiak faces a lengthy ban, not for doping, but for missing anti-doping paperwork deadlines. The Olympic medalist's situation, complicated by injuries and relocation, highlights the strict 'whereabouts' rules elite athletes must follow. This violation, though unintentional, means she'll miss significant competition time.
