Detroit Free Press Marathon just released their new anti-doping policy: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2022/12/28/detroit-free-press-marathon-anti-doping-policy/69762462007/
Here's the main points:
- Not currently be on a suspension for use of a prohibited substance by the USADA and/or WADA (the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and World Anti-Doping Agency).
- Not have ever been suspended for use of a prohibited substance by the USADA and/or WADA.
- Not be represented by a third party, including, but not limited to coaches and/or agents, who have had two (2) or more athletes that have received such suspensions in the previous four (4) years (from the date of the current race) by the USADA and/or WADA.
- Provide proper documentation proving they are eligible for prize money (e.g. Forms W-9, W-8ECI, or W-8BEN).
- Consent to random drug testing according to the standards and procedures of USATF, USADA, and WADA.
Can someone educate me here? When I first read this, I immediately thought about Haas and his athletes. He represents/represented both Shelby Houlihan and Hassan Mead. Both have been handed suspensions. Does this mean his athletes won't be able to compete at Detroit Free Press or other races that would adopt a similar policy?
Or would there be a work-around since Hassan is now retired, and he probably doesn't currently represent Shelby so would that not disqualify him/his athletes from competing? Genuinely curious about how this policy would actually work in this case.