Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
The 25-year-old Toronto native said 'it does not involve any banned substance' and 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.'
The world championships are set to begin July 11 and end Aug. 3 in Singapore.
Oleksiak received support of her decision from Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins, who said the organization believes Oleksiak 'is a clean athlete who made an administrative mistake,' in a statement on social media.
Paulins did, however, say it was 'disappointing news.'
Paulins said athletes are responsible for completing whereabouts and submitting filings on time to comply with anti-doping rules to avoid sanctions.
Oleksiak is a seven-time Olympic medallist and nine-time world championship medallist.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025.
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