Dara just one the national title in the 100M Freestyle in 54.4 at the ripe old age of 40. Simply Incredible. :applaud: :woot:
If that's not inspiring I don't know what is.
Most "illegal" substances have levels because they are naturally occurring in humans.Bill,
Again, you appear to be confusing the law with enforcement. The WADA states that is “illegal” to take prohibited substances; this means taking any amount, period. There are only a couple of exceptions to this (for example alcohol) however none apply to swimming. A swimmer taking prohibited substances is performing an “illegal act”, it doesn’t matter if they are caught, the act is still illegal. So while all people have naturally occurring HGH, taking HGH is illegal.
What you appear to be addressing is detection of these in blood or urine tests and not the taking. Note, an athlete can be banned for taking prohibited substances even if they never have a positive urine test, provided there are other means of proof.
As for asthma medicines, some are always prohibited, some are allowed provided the athlete has a therapeutic exemption and some are only banned in competition. Athletes with asthma should work with their federation anti-doping to understand the rules.
As for caffeine, WADA and FINA have no prohibition against caffeine, regardless of level in the blood or urine.
Most "illegal" substances have levels because they are naturally occurring in humans.Bill,
Again, you appear to be confusing the law with enforcement. The WADA states that is “illegal” to take prohibited substances; this means taking any amount, period. There are only a couple of exceptions to this (for example alcohol) however none apply to swimming. A swimmer taking prohibited substances is performing an “illegal act”, it doesn’t matter if they are caught, the act is still illegal. So while all people have naturally occurring HGH, taking HGH is illegal.
What you appear to be addressing is detection of these in blood or urine tests and not the taking. Note, an athlete can be banned for taking prohibited substances even if they never have a positive urine test, provided there are other means of proof.
As for asthma medicines, some are always prohibited, some are allowed provided the athlete has a therapeutic exemption and some are only banned in competition. Athletes with asthma should work with their federation anti-doping to understand the rules.
As for caffeine, WADA and FINA have no prohibition against caffeine, regardless of level in the blood or urine.
