UK Anti-Doping

UK Anti-Doping

@ukantidoping

UK Anti-Doping is the National Anti-Doping Organisation for the UK

London · http://www.ukad.org.uk

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Fact #3 The IPC Anti-Doping Code was established in 2004 to conform with the general principles of the WAD Code

Fact #4 The IPC TUE Committee is the body responsible for considering and approving TUEs during the Paralympic Games

Fact #5 Paralympic athletes can apply for a TUE if they have a medical condition which requires a banned substance

#6 A total of 1,155 drug tests were conducted at the 2008 Paralympics, resulting in three anti-doping rule violations

Fact #7 At the 2004 Paralympic Games, 680 doping tests were conducted, resulting in 10 anti-doping rule violations

8 DAYS TO GO. American gymnast George Eyser won 3 Olympic gold medals in 1904 despite competing with a wooden leg

Fact #9 The first three positive drug tests ever recorded at a Paralympic Games occurred at Barcelona 1992

Fact #11 Athletes with a disability can request modified testing procedures during doping control

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