Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, said the matter 'does not involve any banned substance' and added, 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.'
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Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
Canada's Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the upcoming world aquatics championships due to a whereabouts issue under anti-doping rules, she announced on social media Friday. The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, said the matter 'does not involve any banned substance' and added, 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.'
Toronto Sun
8 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
Published Jul 04, 2025 • 1 minute read Penny Oleksiak competes in the women's 4x100-metre freestyle relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2024, in Nanterre, France. Photo by Adrian Wyld / Files / The Canadian Press Canada's Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the upcoming world aquatics championships due to a whereabouts issue under anti-doping rules, she announced on social media Friday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, said the matter 'does not involve any banned substance' and added, 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Swimming Canada said Oleksiak was not sanctioned, but withdrew voluntarily. Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins said Oleksiak failed to keep her whereabouts information fully up to date with World Aquatics but described it as 'an administrative mistake.' 'We support her decision and believe she is a clean athlete who made an administrative mistake,' Paulins said in a statement. 'This is a team-first decision, as while she has not been sanctioned at this time, participating at world championships could potentially affect team results if an anti-doping rule violation is determined.' Statement from Swimming Canada regarding Penny Oleksiak.// Déclaration de Natation Canada concernant Penny Oleksiak — Swimming Canada / Natation Canada (@SwimmingCanada) July 4, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Paulins added that athletes are responsible for submitting whereabouts filings on time to comply with anti-doping rules and avoid sanctions. 'Anti-doping regulations are in place to ensure a level playing field for all athletes, and we are committed to the enforcement and support of all anti-doping rules as outlined in the Canadian Anti-Doping Program and through World Aquatics and the World Anti-Doping Agency,' she said. The world championships run from July 11 to Aug. 3 in Singapore. Oleksiak is a seven-time Olympic medallist and nine-time world championship medallist. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Toronto Blue Jays Editorial Cartoons Toronto Blue Jays Editorials News
National Post
8 hours ago
- National Post
Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
Canada's Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the upcoming world aquatics championships due to a whereabouts issue under anti-doping rules, she announced on social media Friday. Article content The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, said the matter 'does not involve any banned substance' and added, 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.' Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by penelope oleksiak (@typicalpen) Article content Article content Swimming Canada said Oleksiak was not sanctioned, but withdrew voluntarily. Article content Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins said Oleksiak failed to keep her whereabouts information fully up to date with World Aquatics but described it as 'an administrative mistake.' Article content 'We support her decision and believe she is a clean athlete who made an administrative mistake,' Paulins said in a statement. 'This is a team-first decision, as while she has not been sanctioned at this time, participating at world championships could potentially affect team results if an anti-doping rule violation is determined.' Article content Statement from Swimming Canada regarding Penny Oleksiak. // Déclaration de Natation Canada concernant Penny Oleksiak — Swimming Canada / Natation Canada (@SwimmingCanada) July 4, 2025
