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Oleksiak Withdraws From Swimming Worlds Citing Whereabouts Case with World Aquatics

SINGAPORE, JUL 4 – Oleksiak, Canada’s most decorated Olympian, withdrew voluntarily due to a whereabouts filing error under anti-doping rules that could impact team results, officials said.

  • Penny Oleksiak, a 25-year-old Toronto native and seven-time Olympic medalist, has decided not to participate in the World Aquatics Championships scheduled to take place in Singapore starting July 11.
  • Her decision to withdraw came after an issue arose regarding incomplete updates to her location details required by World Aquatics, which both she and Swimming Canada have characterized as an administrative error.
  • Oleksiak clarified that no prohibited substances are part of the issue and affirmed her status as a clean athlete, while Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins expressed confidence in Oleksiak’s integrity and highlighted the importance of athletes submitting their whereabouts information promptly.
  • Paulins referred to the news as disappointing and noted that Oleksiak’s participation could impact the team’s standing should a breach of anti-doping regulations be confirmed, underscoring a firm dedication to upholding these rules.
  • Oleksiak's voluntary withdrawal respects her teammates and clean sport, highlighting the importance of compliance with anti-doping regulations to maintain fair competition.
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Penny Oleksiak, 25, will not compete in the World Swimming Championships. This is because the star is suspected of having violated doping rules. "It is not about any prohibited su

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Swimmer Penny Oleksiak withdraws from the Canadian selection for the Singapore World Championships, announcing with the same breath being engaged in a procedure regarding her location data with World Aquatics, the international federation.

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Oleksiak withdraws from swimming worlds citing whereabouts case with World Aquatics

Canada's Penny Oleksiak has withdrawn from the world aquatics championships due to being in a whereabouts case with World Aquatics, she announced on social media Friday.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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