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Non GAA Discussion => General discussion => Topic started by: Capt Pat on August 29, 2017, 04:39:19 PM

Title: Drug taking in athletics
Post by: Capt Pat on August 29, 2017, 04:39:19 PM
http://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/41084175

The above is the internet address of an article claiming that 30% of athletes at the 2011 world athletics championships had taken banned substances in their athletics careers. Shocking to some if true, this is a sad indicator of how low the morals of modern day athletes are
Title: Re: Drug taking in athletics
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2017, 04:42:20 PM
Shocking that they think it's as low as that because it's not!
Title: Re: Drug taking in athletics
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2017, 06:32:27 PM
Modern day? I'd say drug enhancers would go back as far as the 20's!!
Title: Re: Drug taking in athletics
Post by: outinfront on August 29, 2017, 06:52:37 PM
Watch the documentary 'Icarus' on Netflix. Unbelievable stuff.
Title: Re: Drug taking in athletics
Post by: Eamonnca1 on August 29, 2017, 07:13:01 PM
You don't win Olympic gold by drinking fruit juice.