Who would be opposed to drug testing in Masters Swimming? What would be the cost to implement such a program to test winners at US Masters Nationals? and finally, What drugs do you think would potentially be found?..... HGH?.... Testosterone?..... THG?....... IGF-1?..... designer steroids?
In all reality, it would not be economically feasible to test all USMS members and such a program would surely limit our organization's growth.
I would be sorely dissapointed if any of our elite athletes are taking drugs to improve performance. Even with jobs, kids, etc, it does require a dedication to the sport to be in the Top 10 and I would like to think those few did it honestly. Nationals always seems to bring out the best so maybe a test program there where you have economies of scale coupled with the best in USMS.
In all reality, it would not be economically feasible to test all USMS members and such a program would surely limit our organization's growth.
I would be sorely dissapointed if any of our elite athletes are taking drugs to improve performance. Even with jobs, kids, etc, it does require a dedication to the sport to be in the Top 10 and I would like to think those few did it honestly. Nationals always seems to bring out the best so maybe a test program there where you have economies of scale coupled with the best in USMS.
