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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Regardless of what type argument it is, moral or common sense, using illegal drug for performance enhancement (at this point in time), is plain and simple cheating. I for one, hope the governing bodies in sports continue to outlaw the use of performance enhancing drugs. Winning at any cost in NOT winning, in this case, it's winning while driving to the cemetery.
Most, if not all sport endeavors at the beginning level are designed to instill good sportsmanship in our children. It teaches goal setting, dedication, hard work, decency, commitment and many other positive things in life. How can we possibly justify telling our children that it is OK to use performance enhancing drugs to win, all the while knowing it will cause serious long term health problems? Entertaining the use of this junk is a very slippery road I hope we never travel down.
Regardless of what type argument it is, moral or common sense, using illegal drug for performance enhancement (at this point in time), is plain and simple cheating. I for one, hope the governing bodies in sports continue to outlaw the use of performance enhancing drugs. Winning at any cost in NOT winning, in this case, it's winning while driving to the cemetery.
Most, if not all sport endeavors at the beginning level are designed to instill good sportsmanship in our children. It teaches goal setting, dedication, hard work, decency, commitment and many other positive things in life. How can we possibly justify telling our children that it is OK to use performance enhancing drugs to win, all the while knowing it will cause serious long term health problems? Entertaining the use of this junk is a very slippery road I hope we never travel down.
