Stade 2 sponsored a controlled doping experiment, 8 athletes from different sports were micro-doped for 29 days and their results measured. A report will be shown on today's show at 17:25 (Sunday May 3)
A cycling time trial showed a 5% performance improvement, equivalent to the 22nd placed rider in the world championships moving into 1st place.
In the 3,000m run, the times improved by up to 31 seconds.
A marathon runner said he felt he could run twice the distance after doping.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Medias/Actualites/Huit-sportifs-se-dopent-pour-stade-2/555179
A cycling time trial showed a 5% performance improvement, equivalent to the 22nd placed rider in the world championships moving into 1st place.
In the 3,000m run, the times improved by up to 31 seconds.
A marathon runner said he felt he could run twice the distance after doping.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Medias/Actualites/Huit-sportifs-se-dopent-pour-stade-2/555179