General Doping Thread.

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As an incentive to take part Picnic should be promised some feedback explaining where they are going wrong.
 
"the Ammortal Chamber"!!! Sounds like something from a bad horror movie -
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...new-sci-fi-recovery-chamber-tommy-paul-tennis
...Tommy Paul, stepped into the All England Club’s new recovery suite and laid down on a strange zigzag-shaped bed.

At that point, hydrogen gas was pumped through his nostrils and his body experienced multiwave light, pulsed electromagnetic and sound therapy – all from a £128,000 device called the Ammortal Chamber, which claims to be “the fastest way to reset, recharge and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit”.
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Potomac said:
It doesn't seem that long ago when you could count on a doping bust to hit the papers in the week before the tour.
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It also used to happen during Football World Cups. About every ten years. 1998 Festina, 2006 Fuentes, also in 2018 there was the Froome Salbumatol controversy (although it's different because he wasn't busted, but let's just count him just for fun).

1998: Festina
2006: Fuentes
2018: Froome

2026: F.....?
 
Kopfsteinpflaster said:
It also used to happen during Football World Cups. About every ten years. 1998 Festina, 2006 Fuentes, also in 2018 there was the Froome Salbumatol controversy (although it's different because he wasn't busted, but let's just count him just for fun).

1998: Festina
2006: Fuentes
2018: Froome

2026: F.....?
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Fortunato. He's not riding the Tour, there must be a reason! Of course it'll be even less than what happened with Froome. Some tooth paste thing or so, and then it'll be used to say: see they are totally out of their mind with the Doping testing regime, they only bust people who accidentally take Baumanns toothpaste without knowing. And all will be good.
 
Kopfsteinpflaster said:
It also used to happen during Football World Cups. About every ten years. 1998 Festina, 2006 Fuentes, also in 2018 there was the Froome Salbumatol controversy (although it's different because he wasn't busted, but let's just count him just for fun).

1998: Festina
2006: Fuentes
2018: Froome

2026: F.....?
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2026: Matxin Fernandez
 
Forensic DNA analysis?! Wow ... Anyhoo, a bit dumb to leave your used "paraphernalia"lying around.
https://ita.sport/news/olympic-game...dan-hussen-for-an-anti-doping-rule-violation/
On 9 August 2024, paraphernalia was discovered at the wrestling venue of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This included an infusion system composed of an empty used infusion bag of 500 mL, a flow regulator and a needle¹.

Following investigations conducted by the ITA, including forensic DNA analysis on the paraphernalia, the ITA was able to conclude that the paraphernalia had been used by Ramadan Hussen (Egypt). Accordingly, the ITA charged the athlete with a violation of Article 2.2 of the International Olympic Committee Anti-Doping Rules applicable to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 (IOC ADR) for Use of a Prohibited Method, more particularly use of intravenous infusions and/or injections of more than a total of 100 mL per 12-hour period.
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Warren Barguil talks about what we've seen on the juniors races. 17 year olds are doing WT peloton numbers. Of course, nothing to see here!

https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...s-development-is-restricted-to-prevent-doping
Barguil is further worried that the immense pressure to perform already in junior category to secure a good pathway to professional ranks could push some riders over the edge; towards use of prohibited methods. After all, testing is not as thorough for youngsters as for professionals and the idea is that subtle doping could make a difference... but then the dream'd fall fall apart in a controlled environment of professional cycling.
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Penninepeddler said:
That direct quote of: "Everyone says there's doping among the pros. But now, they're going to end up trying to turn pro by doping. And I'm really afraid of that for the young riders"

Wow.
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Why should it be any different then other well paid professional sports? Just check out the kiddies doping stories just on this forum. WADA has tested 8 year olds and the current record, I believe, for youngest sanctioned athlete is a 12 year old.
Poor families, in third world countries, see pro-sports as a way out of poverty. Think of long distance runners and baseball players.
 
Rob5091 said:
Why should it be any different then other well paid professional sports? Just check out the kiddies doping stories just on this forum. WADA has tested 8 year olds and the current record, I believe, for youngest sanctioned athlete is a 12 year old.
Poor families, in third world countries, see pro-sports as a way out of poverty. Think of long distance runners and baseball players.
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Yup this is where it gets with younger and younger pros. Disgusting 💔
 
Rob5091 said:
Why should it be any different then other well paid professional sports? Just check out the kiddies doping stories just on this forum. WADA has tested 8 year olds and the current record, I believe, for youngest sanctioned athlete is a 12 year old.
Poor families, in third world countries, see pro-sports as a way out of poverty. Think of long distance runners and baseball players.
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Yes. And shoe/sportswear companies see "human resources".
 
Here's something I missed from February this year, in the ongoing hunt for Maestro Balthazar -
https://www.europesays.com/2806810/
Investigators in Slovenia have broken up an international trafficking network that distributed illegal drugs and banned performance enhancing substances across the European Union, arresting 11 people after a nearly two year investigation. The operation was led by the Maribor Police Department with support from Europol and targeted a well organized group that operated largely through the dark web.
... Among those arrested are two serving police officers accused of leaking classified information to help the group avoid detection, with their cases being handled separately by a special prosecutorial unit.

During raids at multiple locations authorities seized around 75000 euros in cash, half a kilogram of gold, silver coins, a pistol with ammunition, more than 1100 pills, electronic devices and two luxury vehicles believed to have been bought with criminal proceeds. Over the course of the investigation police confiscated about one million units of illegal drugs or unauthorized medicines and several thousand doses of doping substances, with an estimated street value of 700000 euros. Investigators say the group generated at least 220000 euros in illegal profit, though the real amount is believed to be significantly higher.
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Here's one for the ambulance chasing lawyers - how long before some doped up jackass claims he or she, is being persecuted for doping and claims their "medical freedom" is being attacked?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4741vklko
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has voted to loosen restrictions on controversial peptides that have become popular online, but have not been well researched for human usage....
Those who voted yes reportedly cited "the greater good" and "medical freedom" as reasons for their decisions.

Several people who work for clinics or businesses selling peptides are on the panel, which will continue deliberating on Friday.
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Armchair Cyclist said:
Not a fan of statistics either: how can he claim that riders are "100% against it" when 60 have agreed to take part in the trial?
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George Canning: 'I can prove anything by statistics except the truth.' — The Socratic Method

I can prove anything by statistics except the truth. The quote by George Canning, "I can prove anything by statistics except the truth," succinctly captures the notion that statistics alone may not always lead us to an accurate understanding of reality. It speaks to the inherent limitat
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The ITA is certainly not leaving any stone left unturned. Chinese lady track cyclist gets 4 year ban from 2016 sample. A new detection method, by the sounds of it -
https://ita.sport/news/the-ita-repo...igibility-for-her-anti-doping-rule-violation/
The ITA, on behalf of the UCI, confirms that the Chinese track rider Junhong Lin has agreed¹ to the consequences imposed for her anti-doping rule violation (ADRV).

The rider tested positive for the exogenous origin of adiols in two samples collected in-competition on 16 and 29 January 2016 during the 2016 UCI Track World Cup III in Hong Kong and the Asian Track and Para-Cycling Championships in Izu, Japan, respectively. ,,, As previously reported by the ITA,² the rider’s samples were re-analysed as part of the long-term sample storage and re-analysis program led by the ITA on behalf of the UCI.
The rider did not challenge her ADRV and agreed with the consequences applicable under the UCI anti-doping rules as proposed by the ITA. Accordingly, the case was resolved via an acceptance of consequences.

The period of ineligibility is effective from 7 October 2025 until 6 October 2029
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