Anti Doping

TRIATHLON IRELAND ANTI-DOPING

Triathlon Ireland fully recognises the need and its responsibility to remain vigilant at all times to the threat of performance enhancing drugs in sport. It adheres to and implements an anti doping policy in line with Sport Ireland, World Triathlon and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations and guidelines. 

Triathlon ireland's anti-doping education document

The Triathlon Ireland Anti-Doping Education document includes information on who can be tested, TUEs, checking your medication, supplements and online resources in our Anti-Doping Education Document.

Irish Anti-Doping Rules / 2025 WADA Prohibited List

 

The 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 12 September 2024 and enters into force on 1 January 2025

Dry Blood Spot Testing

From May 2023, Sport Ireland’s Anti-Doping Unit will soon begin collecting samples by means of Dried Blood Spots (DBS). DBS is an innovative testing method that collects just a few drops of blood from an athlete’s fingertip or upper arm. This is an additional testing method approved by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Sport Ireland will continue to collect both urine and venous blood samples. However, you may also be subject to testing using DBS as an additional sample collection method. Please refer to factsheet attached here.

 

What do Triathlon Ireland members need to know?

 

In principle, any athlete competing in Triathlon can be tested so each athlete regardless of the level at which they are competing needs to be aware of the anti-doping rules.

Who Is The Contact Person For Anti-Doping In Triathlon Ireland?

 

For any information in confidence on any of the above issues, please don’t hesitate to contact:

Eleanor Condon, National Anti-Doping Officer, Triathlon Ireland
Email: eleanor@triathlonireland.com

Darren Coombes, CEO Triathlon Ireland
Email: ceo@triathlonireland.com

What happens during an athlete drug test?

 

What happens during an athlete drug test? Check out the below videofrom Sport Ireland on Vimeo.