Dubbayoo
08-11-08, 10:10 AM
and it's a cyclist....who would have thunk it?
http://www.velonews.com/article/81575/spain-s-moreno-tests-positive-for-epo-at-games
http://www.velonews.com/article/81575/spain-s-moreno-tests-positive-for-epo-at-games
Road Bike Racing - First Olympic positive test
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cmh
08-11-08, 10:14 AM
and it's a cyclist....who would have thunk it?
http://www.velonews.com/article/81575/spain-s-moreno-tests-positive-for-epo-at-games
According to cyclingnews, the IOC is considering removing cycling (and weightlifting) from the Olympics due to drug problems. That would be a huge blow to the sport.
http://www.velonews.com/article/81575/spain-s-moreno-tests-positive-for-epo-at-games
According to cyclingnews, the IOC is considering removing cycling (and weightlifting) from the Olympics due to drug problems. That would be a huge blow to the sport.
MrCrassic
08-11-08, 10:33 AM
According to cyclingnews, the IOC is considering removing cycling (and weightlifting) from the Olympics due to drug problems. That would be a huge blow to the sport.
Source? Is that in the article?
That would be horrible to see. Then again, baseball was removed and no real damage was done to the sport.
Source? Is that in the article?
That would be horrible to see. Then again, baseball was removed and no real damage was done to the sport.
bdcheung
08-11-08, 10:39 AM
The more accurate statement is that WADA has recommended the removal of weightlifting and cycling from the olympics.
cmh
08-11-08, 11:15 AM
The more accurate statement is that WADA has recommended the removal of weightlifting and cycling from the olympics.
Yep - I was wrong. It is WADA's recommendation. Here is the link:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/aug08/aug11news2
Yep - I was wrong. It is WADA's recommendation. Here is the link:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/aug08/aug11news2
RockyMtnMerlin
08-11-08, 12:45 PM
Holy cow - now cycling is being lumped together with weight lifting. That shows you how bad things are perceived to be.
Chucklehead
08-11-08, 12:51 PM
What's not so surprising is that she's from the Spain.
celticfrost
08-11-08, 12:53 PM
UCI president Pat McQuaid:
"I'm disgusted and annoyed that it's a Spanish girl who is the first positive doping test from the Games,..."
Almost sounds as if he's expecting more positives... gee, that'd be a surprise.
edit -- as long as it wasn't the 1st and it wasn't a Spaniard it'd be ok w/ McQuaid? I know he's down on the Spaniards testing (or lack thereof), but he sounds like a tool.
"I'm disgusted and annoyed that it's a Spanish girl who is the first positive doping test from the Games,..."
Almost sounds as if he's expecting more positives... gee, that'd be a surprise.
edit -- as long as it wasn't the 1st and it wasn't a Spaniard it'd be ok w/ McQuaid? I know he's down on the Spaniards testing (or lack thereof), but he sounds like a tool.
mrbubbles
08-11-08, 12:55 PM
I just hope Sanchez and his hommies weren't doping either (or caught doping), that would royally suck.
Chucklehead
08-11-08, 01:01 PM
I just hope Sanchez and his hommies weren't doping either (or caught doping), that would royally suck.
That country has never taken doping seriously. At least not anti-doping. Why do you think most of the big name pros live there? Girona is like the doping capitol of the world.
This is all speculation, of course. except the first part.
That country has never taken doping seriously. At least not anti-doping. Why do you think most of the big name pros live there? Girona is like the doping capitol of the world.
This is all speculation, of course. except the first part.
justinb
08-11-08, 01:03 PM
Holy cow - now cycling is being lumped together with weight lifting. That shows you how bad things are perceived to be.
It also shows how weightlifting and cycling, fringe sports in terms of the Olympics, are judged by completely different standards than track + field and swimming, the sports that draw ratings yet have positive tests all over the place.
It also shows how weightlifting and cycling, fringe sports in terms of the Olympics, are judged by completely different standards than track + field and swimming, the sports that draw ratings yet have positive tests all over the place.
mcoomer
08-11-08, 01:10 PM
It also shows how weightlifting and cycling, fringe sports in terms of the Olympics, are judged by completely different standards than track + field and swimming, the sports that draw ratings yet have positive tests all over the place.
Bingo! It's all about the ratings because as much as the IOC and host country trumpets being about athletes, ideals, spirit, etc. it all comes down to money. Networks and advertisers pay, the IOC rakes in cash, the host country rakes in cash and recognition, and the wheels on the bus go round and round. Positive tests mean no participation? That means track and field is shot, maybe swimming too. Now we have no need to hold an Olympic meet!
Mike
Bingo! It's all about the ratings because as much as the IOC and host country trumpets being about athletes, ideals, spirit, etc. it all comes down to money. Networks and advertisers pay, the IOC rakes in cash, the host country rakes in cash and recognition, and the wheels on the bus go round and round. Positive tests mean no participation? That means track and field is shot, maybe swimming too. Now we have no need to hold an Olympic meet!
Mike
RockyMtnMerlin
08-11-08, 03:26 PM
Bingo! It's all about the ratings because as much as the IOC and host country trumpets being about athletes, ideals, spirit, etc. it all comes down to money. Networks and advertisers pay, the IOC rakes in cash, the host country rakes in cash and recognition, and the wheels on the bus go round and round. Positive tests mean no participation? That means track and field is shot, maybe swimming too. Now we have no need to hold an Olympic meet!
Mike
Bingo +1.
Mike
Bingo +1.
kmart
08-11-08, 04:51 PM
Relax guys, they were probably just huffing oxygen.
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KiddSisko
08-11-08, 08:44 PM
Yahoo! Sports has a video clip of the official announcement (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/video).
ElJamoquio
08-11-08, 09:46 PM
The more accurate statement is that WADA has recommended the removal of weightlifting and cycling from the olympics.
An even more accurate statement is that the chief of WADA has said WADA might recommend removal.
An even more accurate statement is that the chief of WADA has said WADA might recommend removal.
The Carpenter
08-11-08, 10:15 PM
Yep - I was wrong. It is WADA's recommendation. Here is the link:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/aug08/aug11news2
Read it again. It says they MIGHT recommend removal. They will watch the Olympics and make their recommendation in November.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/aug08/aug11news2
Read it again. It says they MIGHT recommend removal. They will watch the Olympics and make their recommendation in November.