Jack's hopes rest with CAS after ASADA ratifies maximum ban

Jack's hopes rest with CAS after ASADA ratifies maximum ban

The Australian swimmer,who tested positive for Ligandrol,may head to CAS to try and lessen her ban after ASADA recommended a four-year suspension.

  • byPhil Lutton

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'I'm broken':Jack reveals awful toll of clinical anti-doping machine

'I'm broken':Jack reveals awful toll of clinical anti-doping machine

Shayna Jack became the face of the anti-doping war after a positive test left her shattered. Now,she reveals the mental cost as she settles in for the fight.

  • byPhil Lutton
Swim coach vents over Shayna Jack doping case

Swim coach vents over Shayna Jack doping case

Leading Australian swimming coach Dean Boxall has vented his frustration over Shayna Jack's anti-doping case,saying his charge deserves a chance to realise her Olympic dream at Tokyo.

Shayna Jack reveals toll of drug test uncertainty

Shayna Jack reveals toll of drug test uncertainty

Sidelined Australian swimmer reveals the emotional toll her failed drug test is taking after admitting she may have to wait until June for a formal hearing – the same month as the Tokyo Olympic trials.

'Shame on us':US anti-doping chief says system failed Horton

'Shame on us':US anti-doping chief says system failed Horton

Travis Tygart,the head of USADA,says the circumstances that led to swimmer Mack Horton's protest at the world championships reflect poorly on anti-doping bodies.

  • byPhil Lutton
In SARM's way:Why USADA has altered its stance on Shayna Jack substance

In SARM's way:Why USADA has altered its stance on Shayna Jack substance

The head of the peak US anti-doping body says athletes who test positive via contaminated supplements should not always be slammed with the maximum penalty.

  • byPhil Lutton
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Fresh doping sanction in US could bolster Shayna Jack's case

Fresh doping sanction in US could bolster Shayna Jack's case

The Australian swimmer faces a four-year ban for her Ligandrol positive but a new case from the US will give her legal team hope as she fights for her career.

  • byPhil Lutton
Sport Australia to take lead on doping debate in wake of Jack case

Sport Australia to take lead on doping debate in wake of Jack case

Swimming Australia president John Bertrand has staunchly defended his body's handling of Shayna Jack's positive test but said a wider discussion was now essential.

  • byPhil Lutton
Bertrand defends Swimming Australia against accusations of covering up Shayna Jack case

Bertrand defends Swimming Australia against accusations of covering up Shayna Jack case

The Swimming Australia president stands by the handling of the doping matter but said there would be discussions about best practice ahead of Tokyo and beyond.

  • byPhil Lutton
Shayna Jack deserves our compassion,especially if she's found guilty
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Opinion

Shayna Jack deserves our compassion,especially if she's found guilty

Elite athletes grow up in a world where they can only be one of two things:a winner or nothing.

  • byKasey Edwards
Spare me the mock surprise:we've never been squeaky clean
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Opinion

Spare me the mock surprise:we've never been squeaky clean

It’s long been a popular Australian mantra that we play sport the"right"way. We strive for excellence,uphold the rules and laws of the game,respect our opposition and while we might be fiercely competitive,we’re always fair. Yet Australia’s no better than the rest of them.

  • bySam Duncan