I remember years ago when Angel Martino couldn't go to the 1988 olympics? Now, a swimmer name Vencill has been accused of taking steriods who was going to the Pan-American games.Americans always point to the East German system in the 1970's and 1980's and the Chinese in the 1990's. So, do some of you think its more widespread in the US than has been previous thought?
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rseltzer makes an excellent point with respect to types of drugs being used. When I write about life time bans, I am writing about steroid use and obvious long term efforts designed to cheat.
Over the years I have listened to many sad stories regarding swimmers taking cold medications and prescribed medication that resulted in disqualification. These are examples of mistakes, not open or blatant cheating.
I get hard lined over the really blatant cheating which brings up another point; where do we draw the line on cheating and drug use? Is one form more problematic then another?
rseltzer makes an excellent point with respect to types of drugs being used. When I write about life time bans, I am writing about steroid use and obvious long term efforts designed to cheat.
Over the years I have listened to many sad stories regarding swimmers taking cold medications and prescribed medication that resulted in disqualification. These are examples of mistakes, not open or blatant cheating.
I get hard lined over the really blatant cheating which brings up another point; where do we draw the line on cheating and drug use? Is one form more problematic then another?
