HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 118 MC

A swimmer tests positive to a banned substance that was in a supplement they took without checking its ingredients.

Under anti-doping rules, which statement is correct?

The swimmer is not responsible, because they did not intend to cheat
The supplement manufacturer receives the sanction instead of the swimmer
The result is disregarded if the swimmer can show their performance did not improve
The swimmer is responsible, because athletes are accountable for any banned substance found in their body

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\(D\)

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D is correct: Under anti-doping rules, athletes are responsible for any banned substance found in their body, regardless of how it got there. A lack of intent may reduce the length of a ban, but it does not remove responsibility.

Other options:

A is incorrect: Intent can affect the length of a sanction, but the athlete is still responsible for the positive test.
B is incorrect: Anti-doping rules apply to athletes, not to supplement manufacturers.
C is incorrect: A positive test is a violation whether or not performance improved.