Australian Swimmer Slams Doping Scandal, Stays Focused on Paris Olympics Amid WADA Review

June 9, 2024
Australian Swimmer Slams Doping Scandal, Stays Focused on Paris Olympics Amid WADA Review
  • Australian breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook expresses disappointment over the Chinese swimming doping scandal involving 23 swimmers testing positive before the Tokyo Olympics.

  • Despite the controversy, Stubblety-Cook focuses on his performance and emphasizes faith in the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) system, which is undergoing an independent review.

  • The scandal has affected athletes, including Australia's bronze medal-winning women's 4x200m freestyle relay team.

  • Stubblety-Cook, motivated by his previous silver medal behind China's Qin Haiyang, is working on improving his fitness for the upcoming Olympic selection trials in Brisbane and the Paris Games.

  • The Australian team, led by Ariarne Titmus, is confident in their potential to excel in Paris, with the trials determining the final team for both the Olympics and Paralympics.

  • Discussions on WADA's transparency are expected to continue during the Paris Olympics, with the trials being broadcast live on Channel 9.

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