And in her search for a "stronger, more rigorous, coordinated and consistent anti doping programme within triathlon", she has taken the unusual step of publishing all the anti-doping tests that have been carried out on her since she turned professional in 2007.

"I welcome the recent steps that have been taken to address this issue by the sport's various governing bodies and the increased media coverage that has been dedicated to this important issue," said the 34-year-old from Suffolk.

"Improved testing, coupled with openness, transparency and continued dialogue, regarding the policy and process, is crucial.

"In this regard I have decided to publish the full list of anti-doping tests that have been conducted on me since I became a professional in 2007.

"The information will be published on my website and will include: date of test, location, type of the test (blood/urine/blood passport), result and the testing authority."

Wellington shook the triathlon world when she won the 2007 Hawaii Ironman - the sport's World Championships - less than a year after turning professional.

She retained her title in 2008 and 2009 and also won the ITU Long Distance World Championships in Almere in 2008.

In two years Wellington has lowered the ironman-distance world record by more than 26 minutes to 8 hours 19min 13sec, more than 31 minutes faster than the record which had stood from 1994 to 2008

"It is also my hope that other professional athletes will also decide to publish their own drug testing history so that a clearer picture can be obtained as to the frequency/location of testing [and the results] and that this information can, if necessary, be used to catalyse further improvements in policy and process by athletes, the media and the general public," said the Birmingham University graduate.

"This is a small step that I feel will help to uphold triathlon's integrity and reputation, ensure that the competition is fair, and provide proof that athletes can achieve great things without the need to cheat."


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