Latest L. Armstrong controversy

The issue isn't whether Lance is very talented and works hard. Thats a given and many other athletes in his sport are also very talented and work hard. The issue is the edge over his competition. Is it drug related? John Smith

In my book, the issue is not edge over competition. The issue is wsa he on par with competition (by using) or below (by not using).

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I think the French hate the fact than an American has dominated their sport for the past 7 years. Hook'em Blue

Passing a drug test is no indication that the athlete is not cheating. It just means our drug testing trails the technology of the developer. Remember what Victor Conte said..... its easy to cheat and get away with it. John Smith

Aquageek..... you are correct. Essentially, testing is not telling us what we need to know. John Smith

Why oh why do people keep insisting that he's doping?? Why can't they leave him alone and just accept the fact that he works his ass off??

Originally posted by TheGoodSmith CraigIII is "dead on". Cycling is a joke in terms of the number of drugs and cheaters. The world of cycling finds and severly punishes its athletes who take banned substances only because they actually have a strict policy to do so. Does Swimming? I honestly don't know swimmings policy. Before you go and pass judgement on the sport of cycling, ask yourself how our champions have done so well. Evans, Thompson, Hackett, Thorpe and even Phelps, what is the status of these great athletes? Have they been tested as frequently as cycling stars? Could they achieve such domination and longevity like LA without enhancement?

Who said we are passing judgement on just cylists. Michelle Smith is an embarassment to our own sport. The Italian Massimiliano Rosolino tested positive for Human Growth Hormone ! There was a sprinter in the US that got nabbed earlier this year. Cheating is cheating. The thread began about Lance.... that's why we are talking about cyclists. Swiming is worse than it was 15 years ago.... but dont' kid yourself.....it's nothing like cyling. John Smith

You know there are always 2 sides to the story. I thought I remember hearing that Lance was having an affair with Sheryl Crowe and that is why his wife divorced him. I guess we shouldn't jump to conclusions. If what you said is true, I apologize for judging him. If it isn't, I have lost a lot of respect for him. I guess only he and his wife know the true story. As an athlete, I think he is one of the best that ever lived.