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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Tom, all I know about horses is that they can't be taught to use the litter box. I'll let you and aquageek slog it out about horses, but please keep me out of it.
I took your 'irritating' post to mean that while you can show Phil the obvious truth, you can't make him believe it. Now that I have your explanation of what you meant, I have no idea. Anyway, I thought your post was supercilious and made light of a topic and discussion that I take seriously.
You seem to think, in this thread and others, that the rules and policies established by the authorities are for your and society's benefit. I tend to think that rules and policies established by the authorities are for *their* benefit. Perhaps both are true in different situations, but I think our divergent views contribute to a healthy discussion, usually.
Tom, all I know about horses is that they can't be taught to use the litter box. I'll let you and aquageek slog it out about horses, but please keep me out of it.
I took your 'irritating' post to mean that while you can show Phil the obvious truth, you can't make him believe it. Now that I have your explanation of what you meant, I have no idea. Anyway, I thought your post was supercilious and made light of a topic and discussion that I take seriously.
You seem to think, in this thread and others, that the rules and policies established by the authorities are for your and society's benefit. I tend to think that rules and policies established by the authorities are for *their* benefit. Perhaps both are true in different situations, but I think our divergent views contribute to a healthy discussion, usually.
