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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Gosh, I think there is enough supporting evidence out there for us to look at if we chose to believe what we read. I have not advocated a quick death scenario with the use of steroids because the evidence does not indicate that. Having said that, long term steriod use has been proven to cause serious health problems and many studies indicate this in vivid detail.
Steroid Use “Health Problems”:
• Reduction in HDL, the “good” cholesterol.
• Roid Rages (wide mood swings with periods of violent, even homicidal episodes)
• High blood pressure
• Liver damage and cancers
• Increased chance of injury to tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
• Jaundice
• Trembling
• Depression
• Paranoid, jealousy, extreme irritability, and delusions.
• Impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
• Other side and ill-effects are male specific and female specific
I do not have time right now to research the studies indicating the above mentioned health problems, but I will, if you would like to see clinical evidence of the health problems associate with the use of steroids.
Gosh, I think there is enough supporting evidence out there for us to look at if we chose to believe what we read. I have not advocated a quick death scenario with the use of steroids because the evidence does not indicate that. Having said that, long term steriod use has been proven to cause serious health problems and many studies indicate this in vivid detail.
Steroid Use “Health Problems”:
• Reduction in HDL, the “good” cholesterol.
• Roid Rages (wide mood swings with periods of violent, even homicidal episodes)
• High blood pressure
• Liver damage and cancers
• Increased chance of injury to tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
• Jaundice
• Trembling
• Depression
• Paranoid, jealousy, extreme irritability, and delusions.
• Impaired judgment stemming from feelings of invincibility.
• Other side and ill-effects are male specific and female specific
I do not have time right now to research the studies indicating the above mentioned health problems, but I will, if you would like to see clinical evidence of the health problems associate with the use of steroids.
