David Plummer

Husband. Father. Gopher. Olympian. USADA & V3 board member.

[Roland Schoeman @Rolandschoeman]

The investigation into the suspected doping case involving 23 top Chinese swimmers raises several significant red flags and concerns: (link below) @wada_ama

1. **Failure to Inform Athletes**: It appears that some athletes were not informed of their positive doping tests by the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA), which is a clear violation of anti-doping rules. This lack of transparency undermines the integrity of the anti-doping process.

2. **Cover-Up Allegations**: There are allegations of a cover-up by Chinese authorities, with evidence suggesting that athletes were instructed to remain silent about their positive tests under threat of legal consequences. This raises serious questions about the credibility of the Chinese anti-doping system.

3. **Questionable Evidence**: The investigation relied on exculpatory evidence provided by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, an agency with intelligence powers. WADA's acceptance of this evidence without apparent scrutiny is troubling.

4. **Inconsistencies in Reports**: There are discrepancies in the CHINADA report, such as the claim that all athletes were in their provinces before the competition, which contradicts social media posts indicating they were in Beijing. This inconsistency suggests a potential cover-up to protect the athletes and the Chinese sports system.

5. **WADA's Role**: WADA's handling of the case has been criticized for being negligent and lacking in transparency. The limited scope of the investigation and the selection of an “independent prosecutor” with close ties to the sports world further cast doubt on WADA's neutrality.

### Hypocrisy of WADA

This situation highlights the hypocrisy of WADA, which is supposed to act as an impartial body to ensure fair play in sports. Instead, the following points emphasize why athletes and their partners should be fearful of WADA’s genuine role:

- **Selective Transparency**: WADA's failure to respond to inquiries and its reliance on questionable evidence from a state agency known for its intelligence operations undermine its commitment to transparency and fairness.

- **Conflicts of Interest**: The appointment of an investigator with close ties to the sports world and the limited scope of the investigation indicate potential conflicts of interest. This calls into question the impartiality and effectiveness of WADA's processes.

- **Lack of Accountability**: WADA's apparent reluctance to reassess the case despite new evidence suggests a lack of accountability. This could erode trust in WADA’s ability to enforce anti-doping rules impartially.

### Call for Action

To restore trust in the anti-doping system, a complete overhaul of WADA is necessary:

1. **Removal of Conflicts of Interest**: All individuals with potential conflicts of interest should be removed from their positions within WADA to ensure impartiality.

2. **Increased Transparency**: WADA must adopt more transparent procedures, including timely notification of athletes about positive tests and public disclosure of investigative processes.

3. **Independent Oversight**: An independent body with no ties to the sports world should oversee WADA’s operations to ensure unbiased enforcement of anti-doping rules.

4. **New Investigations**: WADA should commit to reopening cases when new evidence emerges and conduct thorough, unbiased investigations to uphold the integrity of sports.

By addressing these issues, WADA can begin to rebuild its reputation and restore confidence among athletes and stakeholders in the fairness and neutrality of the global anti-doping system.

@GlobalAthleteHQ

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[Dan Rather @DanRather]

Pathetic Political Pantomime - the disaster that is the debt "negotiation" My thoughts at the link (please click). What are yours? https://t.co/GIYQjvQFSJ

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

“We can also predict higher throughput and faster vehicle speeds, all of which will mitigate congestion and improve quality of life.”

This is the science we all need. LET’S GET IT DONE!

[Center for Transportation Studies (CTS), UMN @UMNCTS]

ICYMI: With a new signal timing method, Twin Cities traffic could flow more smoothly. https://t.co/5LzMX6gs7E @umnCEGEtweets @UMNCSE @UMNresearch

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@USASwimming This is the best tweet ever. Well done to all involved, especially @Nic_Fink

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Giannis didn’t like this reporter's question on if he thinks this season was a failure. https://t.co/M3hJ9Bo4GJ

[Justin Zook @JZook1016]

Thank you to @SwimmingWorld for being willing to highlight not only myself but bring attention to an amazing group of student-athletes @StKatesSwimDive #ELE

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@Coach_DeBo46 This is amazing news! Congrats coach!

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

Anyone else still waking up every morning thinking about what a legend @NicholasSantos1 is?

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@AdrienneQW Too kind! I miss seeing y’all around the pool deck!

[Kevin Lee @kevinleeme]

1/ A decade ago, one of my best friends took over his family's electrical business and worked 6 days a week to grow the company. He recently achieved a generational wealth level exit.

He told me a story once that helped me understand how his family achieved such success.

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@w_d_iii This is awesome.

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

Exited that this assessment is finally complete. It’s going to be a game changer as a proactive approach to mental wellness and performance.

[Premier Sport Psychology @PremSport_Psych]

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[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@USASwimming THAT’S A FAST HEAT

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

Congratulations to Taylor Heise, senior forward for @GopherWHockey, on winning the Patty Kazmaier Award, which is given nationally to the top player in Division I women's college hockey. 🏒

#NCAAHockey

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

Gopher alums, if you’re in the Indy area, come join us!

[The Gopher Way @thegopherway]

GOPHER ALUMNI: Living in the Indy area? Leadership U is hosting its fourth annual Leadership U Retreat, July 21-24. Come join us and get to know our current #Gophers student-athletes!

https://t.co/WdnsfmJH8p

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

I had such a great time hearing from these experts! Thank you all for your time and passion for improving youth sport!

[TrueSport @TrueSport]

The mental health of a young athlete is heavily influenced by the support structure around them. Session 3 from today’s #TrueSportTalk featured Dr. Brittany Patterson, Dr. Peter C. Scales, and Keisha Bishop @sunshine182225 (mother of @josephus_lyles & @LylesNoah) #CompeteWell

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

Any time you get to hang out and with @DrSportPsych and talk sports is time we’ll spent. Glad she joined us on the podcast!

[U of MN Kinesiology @UMNKinesiology]

The newest @PremSport_Psych "Hold Fast" podcast features our own @DrSportPsych Nicole M. LaVoi talking with Olympic medalist @davideplummer on leadership culture in sports. More: https://t.co/qV92erOKDc

[David Plummer @davideplummer]

@ryantibbitts11 Proud of you buddy

[Ralph Pim @KeepDrivinOn]

Your coaching legacy isn’t just measured by what you accomplished during your coaching career. Your legacy is measured by the lives you impacted and the life lessons that your players learned through sport to help them become who they want to be.