Silver medallist Madeline Groves, Poort and two-time Olympian Thomas Fraser-Holmes face suspensions from all competitions for missing three drug tests over 12 months, News Corp Australia reported. The Australian team released a statement on Sunday.

‘‘Swimming Australia confirms it has recently been informed by ASADA and FINA that members of the Australian Dolphins Swim team may have failed to update their whereabouts appropriately over the previous 12-month period,’’ the statement said.

‘‘ASADA and FINA are yet to finalise their processes and to confirm the final outcomes in relation to these matters. Under ASADA and FINA rules, Swimming Australia is unable to announce details on any individual swimmers who may have failed to update their whereabouts appropriately until ASADA and FINA have completed their process.’’

The Mercury attempted to contact Poort and Australian open water swimming coach Ron McKeon for comment on Sunday. They did not return calls. 

All athletes in registered drug testing pools of international federations and national anti-doping organisations are required to provide their whereabouts for one hour every day (between 5am-11pm) when they will be available for testing.  

ASADA said that at the point of each missed test, athletes have the opportunity to put forward an explanation before a missed test declaration was made. Swimming Australia CEO Mark Anderson said he’d be disappointed if protocols weren’t followed.

‘‘Both Swimming Australia and our athletes have been very clear on our position in relation to anti-doping both here in Australia and internationally,’’ Anderson said in a statement.  “The Australian Dolphins Swim Team has worked hard to develop a culture of professionalism and respect.

‘‘Part of that professionalism is ensuring each athlete is accountable and responsible for accurately providing their locations so testers can access them when required. It is extremely disappointing if this has not occurred as it should.” 

AAP