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Dope & Disgrace

 

 
Doping at the Olympics
  8/11/2008 8:31:55 PM

The use of performance enhancing substances in Olympics dates back to early 20th century. A cocktail of strychnine and brandy had emerged as the drug of choice. In the following years, systematic doping became rampant.

Here, we look at the major and most publicised cases of doping in the Summer Olympics.

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London 2012 Beckons

 

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Venues

Venue: National Stadium
Location: Olympic Green
Competitions: Athletics, Football

Fast Facts
Only four athletes have ever won medals at both the Winter and Summer Olympic Games: Eddie Eagan (United States), Jacob Tullin Thams (Norway), Christa Luding-Rothenburger (East Germany) and Clara Hughes (Canada).



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