Spitting in opponent's lane

I recently heard that a woman swimmer, unnamed, on the elite level, has been known to spit in her opponent's lane before a sprint race. Is this just ill-mannered pscyhing or something more sinister? I read on one of Gary Hall Jr.'s race club blogs that this might be a technique for getting a competitor to test positive for steroids or other drugs. This has a somewhat Urban Legend quality to it that causes my spider sense to tingle. Nevertheless, I am wondering if the more knowledgable folks on the forum might have an explanation for the strategic use of spittle.
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  • ....I may just sell my Gibson for airfare to Austin at this rate if you keep it up... Austin is well known for their street musicians. I suggest you sell something else (like your copy of "How to do a backstroke turn") and keep the guitar to panhandle for all the bets you are on target to lose.
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  • ....I may just sell my Gibson for airfare to Austin at this rate if you keep it up... Austin is well known for their street musicians. I suggest you sell something else (like your copy of "How to do a backstroke turn") and keep the guitar to panhandle for all the bets you are on target to lose.
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