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
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Remember...Marion never tested positive. Out of competition testing only works when you know what your testing for and the athlete is not using any masking agents.
So with China now having a new gene doping/stem cell regime & WADA saying its their worst fears come true...is it time to check into past travel schedules of athletes....and is there any possiblity of ever detecting cheating at this level?
Paul you are mistaken. Marion did fail a test for EPO in 2006. See link below:
sports.espn.go.com/.../story
She did not fail a test for "the cream" ala Balco.
Out of competition testing can work - and I don't understand what you meant about not knowing what to test for. The drug testers of course should know what to test for - EVERYTHING.
Out of competition testing should be unannounced and athletes should be required to comply at all times.
None of us knows how prevalent PEDs are. I believe it is very common in certain sports (like cycling) with a long history of expert practitioners. They have been doing it for years and they have doctors (?) who work very hard to develop cheating aids. Track may be similar. We know many of the field athletes (shot put, etc.) have abused steroids. I just haven't seen evidence that PEDs in swimming are as common. I just don't think swimmers are as good at it as cyclists. I don't think the underground exists like it does for other sports.
But who knows.....I certainly have just an opinion and no first hand knowledge.
Remember...Marion never tested positive. Out of competition testing only works when you know what your testing for and the athlete is not using any masking agents.
So with China now having a new gene doping/stem cell regime & WADA saying its their worst fears come true...is it time to check into past travel schedules of athletes....and is there any possiblity of ever detecting cheating at this level?
Paul you are mistaken. Marion did fail a test for EPO in 2006. See link below:
sports.espn.go.com/.../story
She did not fail a test for "the cream" ala Balco.
Out of competition testing can work - and I don't understand what you meant about not knowing what to test for. The drug testers of course should know what to test for - EVERYTHING.
Out of competition testing should be unannounced and athletes should be required to comply at all times.
None of us knows how prevalent PEDs are. I believe it is very common in certain sports (like cycling) with a long history of expert practitioners. They have been doing it for years and they have doctors (?) who work very hard to develop cheating aids. Track may be similar. We know many of the field athletes (shot put, etc.) have abused steroids. I just haven't seen evidence that PEDs in swimming are as common. I just don't think swimmers are as good at it as cyclists. I don't think the underground exists like it does for other sports.
But who knows.....I certainly have just an opinion and no first hand knowledge.
