Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics
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The 25-year-old Toronto native, Canada's most decorated female Olympian, said the matter 'does not involve any banned substance' and added, 'I am and always have been a clean athlete and will be making no further comment at this time.'
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Swimming Canada said Oleksiak was not sanctioned, but withdrew voluntarily.
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Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins said Oleksiak failed to keep her whereabouts information fully up to date with World Aquatics but described it as 'an administrative mistake.'
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'We support her decision and believe she is a clean athlete who made an administrative mistake,' Paulins said in a statement. 'This is a team-first decision, as while she has not been sanctioned at this time, participating at world championships could potentially affect team results if an anti-doping rule violation is determined.'
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Statement from Swimming Canada regarding Penny Oleksiak.
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Déclaration de Natation Canada concernant Penny Oleksiak pic.twitter.com/hj98l8GB3e
— Swimming Canada / Natation Canada (@SwimmingCanada) July 4, 2025
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