Olympian Michael Phelps Calls on the World Anti-Doping Agency for Accountability

Former olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps is calling on the World Anti-Doping Agency to be fair among all athletes. 

Phelps testified in front of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on inconsistent application of anti-doping rules. He stated rules are not equal to all athletes and action needs to be taken to ensure competition remains fair. 

The hearing comes on the heels of nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers being investigated over alleged doping. 

George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight and analysis. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].

Mary Barron is an associate professor of exercise and nutrition sciences at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. She can discuss the rules in place and what this means for the athletes.

Lisa Delpy Neirotti is the director of the MS in Sport Management Program and an associate professor of Sport Management at the GW School of Business. She has been a professor of sport, event, and tourism management at GW for more than 30 years. Delpy Neirotti also works with a number of sport event organizations, sponsors, and professional teams to conduct economic and market research studies including the Olympic Games and World Cup. Prior to GW, Delpy Neirotti traveled to 56 countries around the world studying the development and organization of the Olympic Movement and will be attending her 22nd consecutive World Cup games this summer.