From what i have heard, from several credible sources, someone on the us women's team tested positive. As of now only the persons family, roommate, and usa swimming know, but im sure it will begin to leak out. Nothing matters though until we get results of the B test.. which could be a few days or even weeks. Not sure when the test was taken, but probably trials. I will try to post more information when I get it, but if anyone could confirm or post what they know, im sure it would be appreciated
Again, I did not call her an addict and I did not attempt to excuse her behavior. I simply said that the thrill of winning an Olympic gold medal could easily cause somebody to lose touch with the reality that what they are doing is cheating.
I know you were just using the analogy. Still, how can you be in denial when you're ingesting drugs you know are banned? Drug use takes some planning, procurement and execution -- unless she was literally being force fed unnamed vitamins. I can see cheaters being in denial of the consequences, since so many go uncaught. And I can sorta see how they attempt to rationalize their drug use -- perhaps by thinking so many others do it. But how can they not realize they're taking banned substances?! Nope, can't see that. These are elite athletes that know what they're doing and know what they shouldn't do.
Again, I did not call her an addict and I did not attempt to excuse her behavior. I simply said that the thrill of winning an Olympic gold medal could easily cause somebody to lose touch with the reality that what they are doing is cheating.
I know you were just using the analogy. Still, how can you be in denial when you're ingesting drugs you know are banned? Drug use takes some planning, procurement and execution -- unless she was literally being force fed unnamed vitamins. I can see cheaters being in denial of the consequences, since so many go uncaught. And I can sorta see how they attempt to rationalize their drug use -- perhaps by thinking so many others do it. But how can they not realize they're taking banned substances?! Nope, can't see that. These are elite athletes that know what they're doing and know what they shouldn't do.
