The USADA test history database shows that Molly Seidel has only been PED tested 4 times in all of 2022 and all of that was done in Q1 during the first four months of the year. It is now mid-December of Q4 2022, during all that time of Q2, Q3, and Q4 to now, the USADA has not conducted a single drug test of her. Where are all the in and out of competition PED drug testing of Molly Seidel during all these quarters? Does the USADA really need the AIU to come onto American soil again to embarrass them like with Houlihan?
Have you seen her performance recently? I don’t think we need to be worried
I thought Seidel's sleight of hand performances in this year's magazine articles and podcasts were top notch. A politician would not be able to do any better.
This is peculiar because it possibly shows that USADA has control of their out-of-competition testing, when it’s supposed to be a random and independent process. Given how she’s come out about trying to get a TUE, it’s as if they paused drug testing her.
This is peculiar because it possibly shows that USADA has control of their out-of-competition testing, when it’s supposed to be a random and independent process. Given how she’s come out about trying to get a TUE, it’s as if they paused drug testing her.
This is peculiar because it possibly shows that USADA has control of their out-of-competition testing, when it’s supposed to be a random and independent process. Given how she’s come out about trying to get a TUE, it’s as if they paused drug testing her.
The number of tests Molly Seidel has done tells us nothing about the randomness or independent nature of USADA testing. Independent from who? Itself? The tests are randomly scheduled up to a point but they're deliberately targeted based on agencies risk evaluation. High risk athletes will be targeted more than low risk athletes.
Why has she had zero tests since Q1? Most obvious answer is she has run terribly and isn't threatening anything so why waste resources on someone consistently running slow. USADA clearly look at her and aren't too bothered right now compared to say Shelby Houlihan who has tested positive before so is high risk.
Also, a strategy I've heard anti doping agencies like to use is irregular testing schedules. E.g. hit someone with a bunch of tests in a short window, so after each test an athlete is more inclined to think "surely they won't test me again for awhile, I can be safe for now." Likewise longer than average gaps between testing to see if athletes get cocky.
I do wish the AIU posted testing figures as well though.
I know this will make no differece to the "everyone's dirty" crowd, but in the Hurdle podcast featuring Molly that came out December 5, the interview terminated a bit abruptly with Molly saying that a drug tester(s?) was at her door.
This is peculiar because it possibly shows that USADA has control of their out-of-competition testing, when it’s supposed to be a random and independent process. Given how she’s come out about trying to get a TUE, it’s as if they paused drug testing her.
Lol how can u hit the pause button on testing?
What type of chicanery is that?
Exactly. It shows USADA can intentionally control the testing, when they shouldn’t be able to.
Help us build the best running shoe review site for a chance to win a LetsRun t-shirt.Help us build the best running shoe review site for a chance to win one of 10 LetsRun t-shirts.
