Posted: December 1, 2006

Triathlon: Ironman Announces Negative Drug Tests At The 2006 Ford Ironman World Championships

Tarpon Springs, FL (November 30, 2006) - Today, Ironman announces that all drug tests conducted on behalf of the 2006 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii were negative. All top ten male and female finishers were tested and there were no adverse analytical findings (AAFs). Ironman continues to conduct the most comprehensive drug testing of any race organization to ensure the cleanliness and health of our sport. Ironman is committed in its pursuit of excellence and controlling doping through adherence of the WADA code plays a significant role in that mission," comments President and CEO of Ironman, Ben Fertic. Drug tests were conducted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), following the top ten male and female' finishes. All tests were conducted on-site on Saturday, October 21, 2006. Comment on this story. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest

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