June 3rd, 2018

Arianna Vanderpool – Wallace, 3-time Olympian and the most accomplished Bahamian swimmer, represented the Bahamas at the 1st WADA Global Athlete Forum, hosted by the Canadian Olympic Committee with the support of the Canadian Center for Ethics in Sport. 104 athletes from 54 countries across all continents participated in this forum that focused on a few key items including but not limited to, drafting the Anti-Doping Charter of Athlete Rights, ensuring athletes have the ability to freely express their opinions without retribution, and stressed the importance of meaningful athlete involvement in anti-doping programs.