COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 3, 2002) - The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced Tuesday that Tipton Peterson of Quantico, Va., an athlete in the sport of Greco-Roman wrestling, tested positive at the World Team Trials on June 23, 2002 in St. Paul, Minn. In addition, Peterson tested positive in three out-of-competition tests in Quantico (July 29, Aug. 20, and Sept. 6, 2002).       Peterson, 28, initially tested positive for an elevated testosterone/epitestosterone (T/E) ratio, and had subsequent positive tests for methandienone (Dianabol) and stanzolol, which are also prohibited anabolic agents under the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) rules. FILA is the international federation for the sport of wrestling.     He was suspended for two years from competition beginning on Aug. 8, 2002, the date the laboratory reported the positive result. Additionally, Peterson will be disqualified from his fourth-place finish at the World Team Trials in the 211.75 pound (96 kilograms) weight division.    USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport in the United States, will carry out the sanction.      This is the 32nd announcement issued by USADA during 2002. USADA became the independent anti-doping agency for U.S. Olympic, Pan Am and Paralympic athletes on Oct. 2, 2000.      USADA is the independent anti-doping agency for Olympic sports in the United States, and is responsible for managing the testing and adjudication process for U.S. Olympic, Pan Am and Paralympic athletes. USADA is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs.