At a training camp seven months prior to the postponed Games in 2021, the swimmers all tested positive for the cardiac drug trimetazidine (TMZ).
They were found to have accidentally consumed the material due to contamination, but the decision-makers behind that have come under fire.
According to Aquatics GB, previously British Swimming, “we are extremely concerned about allegations concerning positive tests in the build-up to the Tokyo Olympics Games, which were reported over the weekend.”
“The potential loss of trust and reputational damage to sport is significant, and we will be monitoring any further updates and possible resolutions closely.”
The News, which collaborated with German broadcaster ARD on reporting, published the details initially.
