COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency performed 2,262 doping control tests in the second quarter of 2006, resulting in 10 violations, according to statistics released Tuesday.
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Sprinter Justin Gatlin was included in the tests given, though his positive test for testosterone or other steroids wasn't part of the 10 infractions, because the USADA hasn't resolved his case yet.
Gatlin went public Saturday saying USADA had informed him of the positive test. Tour de France winner Floyd Landis' positive testosterone test was not performed by USADA.
Of the 10 suspensions meted out, two were for testosterone or related substances -- one against a judo athlete and another against an in-line roller skater. Also during the quarter, sprinter John Capel tested positive for marijuana, which resulted in a two-year suspension.
The USADA tests took place both during and outside of competition. USADA considers out-of-competition testing the most effective method of deterrence. Those made up 54 percent of the second-quarter domestic tests.
Track and field athletes (708) and swimmers (227) were the groups tested the most.
