Doping
Which country has had the most doping scandals?
Russia
What year did the olympics first begin testing for PED use?
1968
Why were the two whistleblowers discussed in the initial ARD documentary significant?
One worked for RUSADA and the other was a Russian athlete who had experienced this first hand
Name one of the 2 ways Putin believes he can make Russia a global power again?
Weaken western democracy
Dominate world sports
Testosterone is an example of which type of doping?
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
How many cases of doping did the Russian Olympic Team have in the 2012 Olympics?
50
Briefly summarize the Kamila Valieva scandal and where we are in the decision making process now.
Kamila 15 year old was caught using angina medication. WADA is appealing her ban but we have no final answer
Why aren’t Russian athletes as worried about the socio economic ramifications of doping?
They are financially supported by the Russian government that is pro-doping
Which type of doping is associated with a greater risk of MI and stroke?
Blood doping ex. EPO
In what olympics did the first case of ‘blood doping’ occur?
1980 Moscow Olympic Games (“Chemist” Games)
In 2015 WADA published a 300 page report. What were 2 of the findings from this report?
- That intimidation was a large factor
- Tests done in the lab should be considered suspect
- Several officials were paid off to conceal positive tests
What is the IOC’s argument as to why they are not banning all Russian athletes
They believe that the individual should be tried individually