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USADA Catches Big Doping Case Culprit

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Publication by EssentiallySports | August 31, 2026 | Edition #688 |

Hey Athletic Fans,
Turns out crime doesn't pay, especially when USADA and the DOJ are working together. That’s especially when it applies to anti-doping violations and the man supplying the problem.
Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn is proving recovery doesn't mean sitting still. Nearly seven months after a crash that nearly cost her a leg, she pushed through more than three hours of activity this week. But did she get permission from her doctor?
All that and more in tonight's edition of Essentially Athletics.

⚡Why this matters: The case was a joint effort by the USADA and the DEA, eventually leading to the arrest.

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▶️WATCH: Chase Jackson launched her first attempt in Berlin to set a new North American shot put record and became just the second woman in 14 years to break the 21m barrier.

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