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 am sorry my post irritated you Phil.
Perhaps I should have posted, “You can lead a horse to water, (as long as he/she is not using illegal performance enhancing drugs), but you can’t make him/her drink, (as long as the horse has not made arguments that are considered inflammatory by fellow posters).
Of course, when I refer to horses here in, I am ONLY referring to horses that are drug free and have never used performance enhancing drugs. Thus, they qualify as a reference point to make my point. Which is, cut the quarter anyway you like, say it anyway you like, dissect it anyway you like, but the facts are still just that, FACTS, steroid use to enhance performance in athletics is illegal and proven to be a health hazard. That was and IS my point. Another point I have attempted to make is one of punishment if caught. I believe anyone caught using anabolic steroids to enhance performance in athletics should be lifetime banned!
I do not know what horse trainers give horses with respect to steroids. I do know that the horse racing industry is one of the most regulated industries in the world. Every horse is tested many, many times to ensure the playing field is equal and abiding by the rules set forth in horse racing. In short, the governing bodies that control this industry are extremely dedicated to ensuring everything is on the up and up regarding the use of illegal drugs in horse racing. TRUST ME, you get caught cheating in this industry and you will not like the program!
Gosh, I am sorry my post irritated you Phil.
Perhaps I should have posted, “You can lead a horse to water, (as long as he/she is not using illegal performance enhancing drugs), but you can’t make him/her drink, (as long as the horse has not made arguments that are considered inflammatory by fellow posters).
Of course, when I refer to horses here in, I am ONLY referring to horses that are drug free and have never used performance enhancing drugs. Thus, they qualify as a reference point to make my point. Which is, cut the quarter anyway you like, say it anyway you like, dissect it anyway you like, but the facts are still just that, FACTS, steroid use to enhance performance in athletics is illegal and proven to be a health hazard. That was and IS my point. Another point I have attempted to make is one of punishment if caught. I believe anyone caught using anabolic steroids to enhance performance in athletics should be lifetime banned!
I do not know what horse trainers give horses with respect to steroids. I do know that the horse racing industry is one of the most regulated industries in the world. Every horse is tested many, many times to ensure the playing field is equal and abiding by the rules set forth in horse racing. In short, the governing bodies that control this industry are extremely dedicated to ensuring everything is on the up and up regarding the use of illegal drugs in horse racing. TRUST ME, you get caught cheating in this industry and you will not like the program!
