Statement from Nicole Sapstead on passing of former WADA President John Fahey

Message from UKAD Chief Executive Nicole Sapstead, following the passing of former WADA President, the Honourable John Fahey AC:

“On behalf of all of us at UK Anti-Doping I want to pass on my sincere condolences to the family and friends of John, a friend and great leader in anti-doping.

“John has had a substantial impact on clean sport and I remember him fondly as a passionate advocate for developing partnerships across sport and law enforcement. He brought such a wealth of knowledge and experience to WADA and we continue to see his legacy in our work today. He was a colleague, a statesman and a friend. His family is in our thoughts, may he rest in peace.”

Read more about John's life and remember him by visiting WADA's official statement here.