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    #4412

    Lamont Marcell Jacobs moved to Italy with his Italian mother at 3 weeks old.

    No doubt they have gained some athletes from other countries though. Two of the Italian shot putters were American and South African.

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    I now firmly believe they're all microdosing and regularly testing to ensure that at any point they're just on the right side of the limits.

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    @antipodean said in Olympics Thread:

    I now firmly believe they're all microdosing and regularly testing to ensure that at any point they're just on the right side of the limits.

    Always one step ahead of the testers

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    The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it he wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.

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    @mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:

    The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it be wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.

    At age 26.....Bolt peaked at 22...

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    @mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:

    The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it he wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.

    I read that he wasn’t even part of the drug testing pool because he was so far outside of the top level. Apparently a supplement provider he was involved with is also under investigation.

    Sad thing is that if it’s too good to be true then it often is.

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    It's a pity that a thread about some awesome achievements at the Olympics has suddenly turned into somethings negative.
    I'm going to mute this thread.

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    Some ozzie Olympians get back into Oz, quarantine 14 days, then have to do the same again when they get into SA!

    'Cruel and uncaring': Aussie Olympians face 28 days of quarantine

    Ouch

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    @tewaio said in Olympics Thread:

    @mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:

    The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it be wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.

    At age 26.....Bolt peaked at 22...

    Bolt is part of a pretty dodgy sprint programme as well. Insightful article repost as always
    https://tomnew.medium.com/usain-bolt-lance-armstrong-and-the-duck-test-303b7b891e7e

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    @stargazer said in Olympics Thread:

    It's a pity that a thread about some awesome achievements at the Olympics has suddenly turned into somethings negative.
    I'm going to mute this thread.

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    @rancid-schnitzel said in Olympics Thread:

    @mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:

    The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it he wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.

    I read that he wasn’t even part of the drug testing pool because he was so far outside of the top level. Apparently a supplement provider he was involved with is also under investigation.

    Sad thing is that if it’s too good to be true then it often is.

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    One of Britain's men 4x100 relay team who had won silver has tested positive for two banned substances. Team likely to be stripped of their medals.

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    Four athletes busted for failing in competition tests:

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    Aug 12, 2021

    Japanese Olympian to receive new gold medal after Mayor takes a bite

    Japanese Olympian to receive new gold medal after Mayor takes a bite

    A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original.

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    Must've got the micro dosing wrong

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    @stargazer said in Olympics Thread:

    Legends

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    I had heard about that photo.

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    The Paralympics start this week.

    List of our paralympians:

    Tokyo 2020 - Paralympics New Zealand

    What and where to watch the NZ Paralympic team in action:

    Rachel Barr  /  Aug 18, 2021

    WHAT AND WHERE TO WATCH THE NZ PARALYMPIC TEAM IN ACTION! - Paralympics New Zealand

    WHAT AND WHERE TO WATCH THE NZ PARALYMPIC TEAM IN ACTION! - Paralympics New Zealand

    TVNZ will be bringing you extensive coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Featuring all the Kiwi moments, from lunchtime to 1am daily on DUKE, and daily highlights across TVNZ 1, DUKE and OnDemand. Tuesday 24 August from 11pmThe 2020 Paralympic Games kicks off with the Opening Ceremony live...

    About Summer para sports:
    https://paralympics.org.nz/summer/summer-para-sports/

    NZ Schedule:
    https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/paralympic-games/en/results/all-sports/npc-schedule-new-zealand.htm

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    @stargazer

    Really, seriously, why dont they just run the Paraolympics at the same time as the Olympics?

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