I may be a Peirsol fan (Salo has coached Aaron since he was 7), BUT to talk like that without clear evidence is poor sportsmanship. I also find it a bit hypocritical considering there were no moves made to reclaim Hansen's gold medal after the entire swimming community clearly saw Kitajima perform an illegal kick.
I trust in FINA to test accordingly with the knowledge that they wont catch everyone. Get better at testing masking agents, please. They do follow-up a lot on people who have previously tested positive. Case in point, Laura Azevedo of Brazil. Right as her suspension was lifted they requested a sample and she refused to submit one. She's out for life.
China is worth a review during heats in 2008 if Salo thinks that's when they'll be out in the open. I don't recall if they actually watch you pee (think so) or if you get some privacy, but they test a lot right before or right after you swim. One positive test for steroids should put you out of the sport for life.
I may be a Peirsol fan (Salo has coached Aaron since he was 7), BUT to talk like that without clear evidence is poor sportsmanship. I also find it a bit hypocritical considering there were no moves made to reclaim Hansen's gold medal after the entire swimming community clearly saw Kitajima perform an illegal kick.
I trust in FINA to test accordingly with the knowledge that they wont catch everyone. Get better at testing masking agents, please. They do follow-up a lot on people who have previously tested positive. Case in point, Laura Azevedo of Brazil. Right as her suspension was lifted they requested a sample and she refused to submit one. She's out for life.
China is worth a review during heats in 2008 if Salo thinks that's when they'll be out in the open. I don't recall if they actually watch you pee (think so) or if you get some privacy, but they test a lot right before or right after you swim. One positive test for steroids should put you out of the sport for life.
