The Real Science of Sport Podcast What Tennis' Latest Scandal Teaches Us About Doping
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Dec 5, 2024 Gareth Davies, a sports discourse expert, dives into the scandal involving tennis star Iga Swiatek and her positive test for trimetazidine. The discussion unpacks whether doping tests go too far and if there's a need for thresholds in prohibited substances. Gareth reveals the stigmas athletes face, even when innocent, affecting their performance and sponsorships. He also highlights the challenges in proving unintentional doping and calls for accountability from pharmaceutical companies, emphasizing the broader dilemmas athletes encounter in the world of sport.
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Swiatek's Positive Test
- Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ).
- This heart medication led to a doping scandal in tennis.
Conflicting Test Results
- Swiatek was tested twice at the Olympics (August 1st/2nd) with negative results.
- A later test in Cincinnati (August 12th) returned positive for TMZ.
TMZ in Other Cases
- Trimetazidine (TMZ) is the same substance found in other doping cases.
- This includes cases with Camilla Valieva and 23 Chinese swimmers.