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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The following chemical substances enhance athletic performance and recovery:
Water
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Let's ban them!
OK. This is why I stopped posting on this board years ago - because of people who have to make comments like this. Read my post and respond to the substance in it. I talked about the over-the-counter supplements that the athletes take, which are in effect "performance-enhancing". I tried to impress upon the readers that it would be most sensible to returning to a diet that consists of - gasp - food!
Quote from David Salo: "I believe this was an inadvertent consumption of a banned substance and I have urged Jessica to have any supplement, vitamin, etc. that she has consumed to be tested for purity... Having said that, in 30 years of coaching I have never encouraged and have generally discouraged my athletes of taking supplements of any kind."
The most sensible thing I've heard out of a coach about supplements to date. They aren't regulated well, and an athlete should be able to eat a well-balanced butritious diet without resorting to manufactured compounds. If this was indeed an accidental intake of a banned stimulant due to poor manufacturing oversight, it's a shame, but the responsibility rests on the swimmer and anyone who encouraged her decision to turn to supplements.
The following chemical substances enhance athletic performance and recovery:
Water
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Let's ban them!
OK. This is why I stopped posting on this board years ago - because of people who have to make comments like this. Read my post and respond to the substance in it. I talked about the over-the-counter supplements that the athletes take, which are in effect "performance-enhancing". I tried to impress upon the readers that it would be most sensible to returning to a diet that consists of - gasp - food!
Quote from David Salo: "I believe this was an inadvertent consumption of a banned substance and I have urged Jessica to have any supplement, vitamin, etc. that she has consumed to be tested for purity... Having said that, in 30 years of coaching I have never encouraged and have generally discouraged my athletes of taking supplements of any kind."
The most sensible thing I've heard out of a coach about supplements to date. They aren't regulated well, and an athlete should be able to eat a well-balanced butritious diet without resorting to manufactured compounds. If this was indeed an accidental intake of a banned stimulant due to poor manufacturing oversight, it's a shame, but the responsibility rests on the swimmer and anyone who encouraged her decision to turn to supplements.
