How do drug cheats affect sport?

How do drug cheats affect sport?

Drug cheats can often tarnish a sports image and call into question the validity of results in competition. These are the sport legends that have gone from zero to hero, entirely from what they choose to stick in their bodies, and as recent news has shown us, they have always existed, at all times.

Who is the most famous doping cheat in sports?

5 Of The Worst Sporting Drug Cheats 1 Lance Armstrong. The most prolific doping case in sports history, allegations against the worlds most famous cyclist, model citizen and philanthropist began in 1999 and continued up until his revelation 2 Michelle Smith. 3 Marion Jones. 4 Barry Bonds. 5 Just About Every 100m Sprinter.

Who are the biggest athletes caught using performance enhancing drugs?

fantaix looks at some of the other biggest named to be caught using performance enhancing drugs. 1. Lance Armstrong. Labeled the biggest cheat cheat in the history of cycling, and in professional sport, Lance Armstrong was found guilty of systematic doping for most of his career.

What are the most famous drug cheats in New Zealand sporting history?

Probably the most famous drug cheat in New Zealand sporting history, Ostapchuck ‘beat’ Valerie Adams to shot put gold in London four years ago. But just 48 hours later we learned that she had failed a post competition drugs test, and our Val was rightfully awarded her second consecutive Olympic gold medal.

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Are performance-enhancing drugs allowed in Athletics?

The use of performance-enhancing drugs(doping) is prohibited within the sport of athletics.

What are the doping regulations in Athletics?

The use of performance-enhancing drugs (doping) is prohibited within the sport of athletics. Athletes who are found to have used such banned substances, whether through a positive drugs test, the biological passport system, an investigation or public admission, may receive a competition ban for a length…

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