September 18, 2001

WKU'S Deere Completes Doping Control Certification

Bowling Green, Ky. - Randy Deere, associate professor in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation at Western Kentucky University, has successfully completed all requirements for certification as a doping control officer by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is dedicated to eliminating the practice of doping in sports, including U.S. Olympic, Pan American and Paralympic athletes. USADA is the independent anti-doping agency for Olympic Sports in the United States, and is responsible for managing the testing and adjudication process for the athletes.
Dr. Deere will be utilized as a support doping control officer at events and for out of competition tests.

For further information contact Richard Wanniger, director, Communications and Public Affairs, United States Anti-Doping Agency, 1265 Lake Plaza Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

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