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\u201cWe\u2019re not trying to protect the athletes, we\u2019re trying to protect the claim. And the best thing we can do to protect the claim is to test the athletes.\u201d \u2014 Justin Bergh
General Manager of Sport Justin Bergh and Athlete Relationship Manager Kurtis Bowler join host Chase Ingraham and Adrian Conway on the podcast for an extensive discussion about CrossFit\u2019s drug-testing protocol, recent positive test results among top-performing athletes, and best practices to prevent positive results in the future.
During the 2022 CrossFit season, a number of athletes have tested positive for banned substances, including CrossFit Games qualifiers. To protect the integrity of the competition and its athletes, CrossFit strongly enforces an anti-doping policy.
In the podcast, Bergh and Bowler thoroughly explain the drug-testing process that athletes undergo. They also explain how athletes can appeal their drug violation and how Games spots are backfilled should a Games qualifier test positive for a banned substance.
Bergh also explains CrossFit\u2019s mission to ensure that all athletes are able to compete on an even playing field, protecting its integrity as a sport and the claim of finding the Fittest on Earth.
As a former collegiate athlete and a Games competitor who\u2019s been drug tested, Conway shares his experiences with the process and gives his opinion on being a responsible athlete in a professional sport.
In an attempt to help the CrossFit community, Bowler offers guidance on how athletes can better familiarize themselves with CrossFit\u2019s Drug Testing Policy and as well as advice on how to better educate themselves about the supplements they\u2019re taking.
Bowler encourages athletes to reach out to CrossFit\u2019s team with any and all questions, advises athletes to read supplement labels, and urges athletes subscribe to \u201cThe Hopper,\u201d which contains informative literature about the competition and drug-testing policy for the community and competitive athletes.
Bergh and Bowler also list the most common banned substances found in positive results, weigh in on the severity of the penalty imposed on the athlete, and address the misconception that CrossFit protects athletes by not disclosing positive tests.
For more information on CrossFit\u2019s Drug Policy, visit games.crossfit.com/drug-testing and/or reach out to drugtesting@crossfitgames.com.