Summer School Warm-up Quiz

How many times can an athlete be tested for doping in a single year?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• Unlimited

Answer explanation

There is no limit to the number of doping tests an athlete can be subjected to in a year, including in-competition, out-of-competition, random, and targeted testing.

Once notified of a doping control, when must the athlete report to the Doping Control Station?

• Immediately

• Within one hour

• Whenever he or she is ready

• Within 24 hours

Answer explanation

Athletes must report to the Doping Control Station immediately after notification, unless they have a valid reason for delay. Even then, they must remain under direct observation until the sample is collected.

What does WADA stand for?

• World Athletics and Doping Authority

• Worldwide Association for Drug Awareness

• World Anti-Doping Agency

• World Association of Doping Analysts

The prohibited list is an official document published by WADA that identifies substances and methods that are banned in sport. How often is this list updated?

• Monthly

• At least once a year

• Before each Olympic and Paralympic Game

• It is never updated

Answer explanation

The Prohibited List is reviewed annually by international experts and updated accordingly. The updated version comes into force on January 1 each year and is available on the WADA website.

If an athlete tests positive for a prohibited substance, what rights does he or she have?

• Request analysis of the B sample

• Attend (or be represented at) the B sample opening and analysis

• Request a copy of the laboratory documentation package

• All the above

Answer explanation

The World Anti-Doping Code ensures athletes' rights, including the right to challenge and review testing procedures and results.

An athlete can be selected for doping control during a competition, even if he or she didn’t compete.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If you are officially registered as a team member, you may be selected for testing regardless of whether you actually participated in the event.

If an athlete cannot provide a sufficient urine sample, he or she will be required to give a blood sample instead.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If an athlete cannot provide the required amount of urine, the partial sample is sealed, and he or she will be asked to provide additional urine until the required volume is reached.

For how long can a sample (urine or blood) be stored and re-analysed?

• Indefinitely

• 10 years

• 2 years

• Samples cannot be stored

Answer explanation

Samples may be stored and re-analysed for up to 10 years, allowing for detection of substances not identifiable at the time of the original test

If an athlete is banned from his or her sport, he or she can still compete in a different sport

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) applies across all sports. You may not participate in any competition or activity organized under the rules of any signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code

The athlete is ultimately responsible for what he or she swallows, injects or applies to his or her body.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

All athletes need to be proactive in asking questions so they don't jeopardize their sporting careers. If the athlete has a question, he should ask. If the athlete is not 100% sure of the ingredients he or she shouldn't take it.