In conjunction with the 2022 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship – October 2nd marked the 12th I AM TRUE day. Coordinated by IRONMAN, the I AM TRUE initiative focuses on… ‘important work with athletes and the triathlon community to promote clean sport and the integrity of IRONMAN racing through outreach and anti-doping activities.’
IRONMAN adds that its I AM TRUE message has always been about protecting the integrity of racing and ensuring that athletes know and understand their rights and responsibilities. Using the hashtag #KNOWTHERULES, the scope of the initiative also goes beyond the anti-doping program to include all aspects of fair racing that are part of the IRONMAN Competition Rules, including drafting, personal conduct, and mechanical doping.
I AM TRUE Day also celebrated the next generation of athletes by taking its message to the IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash event on Sunday, October 2. The IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash offers young athletes a competition while enjoying the outdoors, promoting healthy living, and learning about clean sport.
The IRONMAN Anti-Doping Program partners with national anti-doping agencies worldwide to execute in and out of competition testing and to coordinate strategic testing plans on professional and age-group athletes throughout the year.
Participants of the IRONMAN World Championship are a priority focus of the testing program, which includes extensive pre-competition testing program carried out in Hawaii both prior to and throughout race week.
Doping control officers of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will conduct all testing. WADA accredited laboratories will analyze both urine and dried blood spot testing to ensure scientific oversight of all results.
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