Massive steroid conspiracy

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In 1988, after Carl Lewis was awarded the gold medal in the 100M dash when Ben Johnson tested positive for steroids, (I believe it was) Lewis stated that he was not really that surprised because he just didn't think that it was humanly possible to run the 100m in 9.79 (Johnson's winning time). In the past 3 years, 2 american’s have euqaled or surpassed that time. In today’s Houston Chronicle there is a tiny article (which is a true disappointment considering the magnitude of the accusations) that reads as follows: According to Terry Madden, the chief executive of the US anti-doping agency: "What we have unconverted appears to be intentional doping of the worst sort (...) this is a conspiracy involving chemists, coaches and certain athletes using what they developed to be undetectable designer steroids to defraud their fellow competitors and the American and world public" The drug in question is known as THG and though no athletes were named, it appears that several prominent athletes are a party to this. I also know for a FACT, that some elite swimmers know of the drug, and believe it is undetectable. *** This is in no way intimating that any specific athlete has or is using the substance.
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    Undoubtedly, there are some people taking interesting medications for non-medicinal reasons. Other sports with masters age athletes (Track & Field, weightlifting, etc) have seen this occur. However, please keep testing out of masters - we really don't need all the lawsuits, bickering, and finger-pointing. If someone really needs my age group 3rd place ribbon (if I'm lucky) for some open water swim bad enough that they need to risk their health, please just ask me for it - I'll give it to you. -LBJ
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Undoubtedly, there are some people taking interesting medications for non-medicinal reasons. Other sports with masters age athletes (Track & Field, weightlifting, etc) have seen this occur. However, please keep testing out of masters - we really don't need all the lawsuits, bickering, and finger-pointing. If someone really needs my age group 3rd place ribbon (if I'm lucky) for some open water swim bad enough that they need to risk their health, please just ask me for it - I'll give it to you. -LBJ
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