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Testosterone and fairness

Allen Stark

Everyone knows the commercials about “low T” and how men can retain their “vigor” but this also referring to basically a powerful PED. I am 76 and so far my testosterone is normal and I can’t be sure how I’d react if it wasn’t but a friend pointed out a world record holding swimmer who was faster in his 70s than 60s and faster at 75 than 70. My friend said this is very unlikely to be from better training. As I was close to WR times at 75 this is not an academic discussion for me . So what is fair .

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  • I suspect many of the 50+ top 10 swimmers @ Nationals are doping with PEDs...primarily hormone based.  All of which is banned by WADA and USADA for obviously reasons (but not by US Masters)  Transparency is always key.  I would love if we randomly test the top 10 swimmers.  Or rather, since the Enhanced Games is a popular topic these days we simply rebrand our national meets as Enhanced Masters Nationals - HA.  Lastly, I agree that our individual PRs should be the focus....BUT we race against others for a reason - to win.  Otherwise, we be content just doing time-trials.  Great topic - thanks for adding.

  • in reply to YJWN7

    After reading this thread, I am wondering why certain female swimmers made such a spectacle regarding our transgender master's swimmers.  Perhaps we also need to test them for using performance enhancement drugs. 

  • in reply to swimfastatlanta

    I don’t understand the big deal about PED use. We don’t win money- fame- sponsors, etc…. Who cares? The Olympics & kids sports? Absolutely! When you begin to see how many athletes our age take HGH & other PED’s, you begin to understand it’s for quality of life! Not to swim faster. I never go in with the mind set of ‘I’ll take this to destroy WR’s! Administered in a medically safe environment, by a knowledgeable professional- your life will greatly improve. Along with every other aspect of well being.

    cheers & enjoy the swim journey!

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  • in reply to swimfastatlanta

    I don’t understand the big deal about PED use. We don’t win money- fame- sponsors, etc…. Who cares? The Olympics & kids sports? Absolutely! When you begin to see how many athletes our age take HGH & other PED’s, you begin to understand it’s for quality of life! Not to swim faster. I never go in with the mind set of ‘I’ll take this to destroy WR’s! Administered in a medically safe environment, by a knowledgeable professional- your life will greatly improve. Along with every other aspect of well being.

    cheers & enjoy the swim journey!

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