Michael Phelps says athletes have lost faith in WADA over Chinese doping scandal

Michael Phelps said athletes had lost faith in WADA over its handling of positive tests involving Chinese swimmers (Rod Lamkey/AP)

Michael Phelps said athletes can no longer place their faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency amid major questions over its handling of positive tests returned by 23 Chinese swimmers.

Phelps and fellow United States Olympic swimming star Allison Schmitt gave evidence at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Tuesday evening, which considered whether the American government should go on funding WADA.