### Question
What is the definition of amateur athlete?


### Answer
The definition of **amateur athlete** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 2001*:

> an athlete who meets the eligibility standards established by the national governing body or paralympic sports organization for the sport in which the athlete competes (36 U.S.C. 22501(b)(1)).[1](#2001_1_target)


#### (b) In general


The United States Anti-Doping Agency shall—


(1) serve as the independent anti-doping organization for the amateur athletic competitions recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and be recognized worldwide as the independent national anti-doping organization for the United States

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 2001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-MISCELLANEOUS ANTI-DRUG ABUSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-ANTI-DOPING AGENCY**

