Virtus Welcomes Alexander Hillhouse as Anti-Doping Ambassador

Virtus – the International Sports Federation for Athletes with an Intellectual Impairment – is excited to welcome Alexander Hillhouse as its Anti-Doping Ambassador. Hillhouse is the first-ever anti-doping ambassador appointed by Virtus.

This milestone reinforces Virtus’ deep commitment to protecting the integrity of sport through education, awareness, and advocacy for clean competition.

Hillhouse, a Paralympic swimmer with an intellectual impairment from Denmark, is a rising star in the international para-sport community. Hillhouse received his Virtus eligibility in 2020 and has since become a symbol of excellence and integrity in the pool – winning two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the 2023 Virtus Global Games. Alexander made headlines by breaking the Paralympic record in the S14 100m Butterfly at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Hillhouse was awarded with the ‘Pressalit Para-athlete of the year 2024’ for his splendid performance at Paris 2024. This is the second time in a row that Alexander had received the award.

Hillhouse has long been a passionate advocate for clean sport in Denmark. Ahead of the Paris 2024 Games, he actively collaborated with his National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) to develop educational content and raise awareness around anti-doping.

“It is so important to compete without using any substances to boost performance. Doping can damage your health and destroy your career. I urge all athletes, especially those with an intellectual impairment, to play clean. Champions are remembered for their dedication, not shortcuts,” said Hillhouse

In his new ambassadorial role, Alexander will work alongside Virtus to amplify the impact of the 2025 Anti-Doping Awareness Program, which launched on 19 May as a continuation of the movement initiated on ‘Play True Day’ in April 2024. The program is run in partnership with IBSA and World Ability Sport, delivering accessible anti-doping education to athletes, youth, coaches, and support staff across the globe.

With Hillhouse’s leadership, Virtus aims to further strengthen its education efforts and inspire the next generation of athletes to compete with pride, fairness, and respect.

“With Alexander on board, we are not just promoting clean sport—we are empowering role models who lead by example. He represents everything this movement stands for: excellence, integrity, and inclusion,” said Marc Truffaut, Virtus President.

Virtus looks forward to working with Hillhouse to expand the reach of anti-doping awareness and build a global culture where true champions play clean.