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07-03.-2008, 01:00 PM
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The next step against doping
Fifty-one invitational track and field events in europe will refuse to invite anyone who has ever had a serious doping infraction.
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/track...tory?id=3275231 Cycling is headed the same way. FLandis is screwed.
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07-03.-2008, 11:53 PM
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Re: The next step against doping
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Well, this is effectively a lifetime ban, which I guess is a good thing. |
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08-03.-2008, 12:13 AM
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Re: The next step against doping
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Agreed - lifebans are the only ultimate deterrent.
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08-03.-2008, 04:53 AM
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Re: The next step against doping
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I believe that it is the only way to fix the problem other than just legalizing everything, which appears to be the preferred method at DP.
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08-03.-2008, 05:52 AM
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