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Penny Oleksiak Withdraws from Championships Over Doping Mix-Up

7/5/2025

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Canada's swimming star, Penny Oleksiak, has stepped back from the world aquatics championships due to a mix-up with anti-doping regulations. The 25-year-old, celebrated as the nation's most decorated female Olympian, reassured fans that no banned substances were involved. Swimming Canada stands by her, highlighting the critical need for adherence to these rules.

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Canada's swimming star, Penny Oleksiak, has stepped back from the world aquatics championships due to a mix-up with anti-doping regulations. The 25-year-old, celebrated as the nation's most decorated female Olympian, reassured fans that no banned substances were involved. Swimming Canada stands by her, highlighting the critical need for adherence to these rules.