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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I have zero knowledge regarding State Medical Boards! I have twenty six years worth of experience and twenty three operations (to date) dealing with all types of Doctors, in five different states, North Carolina being one of them. Without exception, each and every Doctor that treated me was professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing me with excellent health care.
My experience with Medical Doctors is heart warming. I have nothing but the highest respect for this profession and without exception, every Doctor who treated me, did an excellent job.
Heck, I owe my life to these people. My point, yes, I am sure every profession has a few bone heads, but I dare say this one has a great deal LESS then most. My humble and sincere gratitude, appreciation toward the medical profession is based on the simple fact that I am alive today, against staggering odds to the contrary!
I have zero knowledge regarding State Medical Boards! I have twenty six years worth of experience and twenty three operations (to date) dealing with all types of Doctors, in five different states, North Carolina being one of them. Without exception, each and every Doctor that treated me was professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing me with excellent health care.
My experience with Medical Doctors is heart warming. I have nothing but the highest respect for this profession and without exception, every Doctor who treated me, did an excellent job.
Heck, I owe my life to these people. My point, yes, I am sure every profession has a few bone heads, but I dare say this one has a great deal LESS then most. My humble and sincere gratitude, appreciation toward the medical profession is based on the simple fact that I am alive today, against staggering odds to the contrary!
