Olympic Doping Campaign

04/25/2024

A big thank you to all the people that support our campaign. We do our best to give you more valuable insights into Olympic sports doping awareness and continue on spreading positivity throughout the sports world. For the last few months, you guys have supported our work with likes and reposts on our posts. We once again, thank you and wish you the best . Stay dope…less !

04/25/2024

"If i am testing positive from a supplement, i won't get in trouble."

Truth:

This statement does not justify one’s behaviours. The big majority of athletes that have been flagged with prohibited substances and that gave their diet as an excuse suffered the same consequences as an athlete that would have deliberately done it.

source:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RN1r5ROazmqR-QMFRMKsZ1uYKGDxKQ7d1FTHEi3KMnk/edit

04/25/2024

The following video shows the process Wada utilized to control athletes when suspected of doping. This is extremely relevant to our cause as it sheds light on the mechanisms used to maintain integrity and fairness in sports, ensuring that athletes compete on a level playing field. All those goals which are similar to what we want to achieve with our campaign.

Video:

04/25/2024

A day in the life of a clean athlete: Molly Carson

Molly Carlson is a social media star and high diver from Canada. She finished second in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2022 and 2023 and is a member of Canada's senior national high diving team.

Carson's dedication to morality, self-control, and honesty in her sporting achievements reflects a clean lifestyle.

Molly demonstrates her commitment to clean sport by abstaining from the use of performance-enhancing drugs and by following the guidelines established by her sport. In her training and competitive efforts, she places a high value on integrity and fair play, avoiding unethical or quick cuts in order to obtain an advantage. Molly's way of life centers on eating right, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep—all while promoting her physical and mental health without the use of synthetic supplements.

She is an inspiration to others, encouraging them to strive for excellence with integrity, and setting an example for both spectators and other athletes.

source:
https://www.tiktok.com/

04/25/2024

"Since the label has a testing seal on it, it is fine to use."

Truth:

Some malicious brands might create pretty decal or seal that “guarantee” that their product is safe or even free of any prohibited substance. In that case, it is better to read the Third-party certification provided by USADA

Source:
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/supplement-myths-what-athletes-need-know/

04/25/2024

Which of the following is NOT a safe and legal alternative to anabolic steroids for athletes?
a) Protein shakes and supplements
b) Creatine monohydrate
c) Over-the-counter testosterone boosters
d) Balanced diet and proper training regimen
(Answer in comments)

Source:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5870326/

04/25/2024

"The FDA removes dangerous supplements from shelves."

Truth:

The FDA have all of the rights to recall a product in some instances. However, recalls often don’t occurs after many weeks, even months of trying to resolve an issue. Also, when it is recalled, it is up to the retailers to remove the product from the shelves.

Source:
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/supplement-myths-what-athletes-need-know/

04/25/2024

Technological doping

Olympic sport has experienced a revolution thanks to technological advancements in equipment design, training techniques, and performance analysis. The ethical implications of technological innovations like data analytics and biomechanical assistive devices have sparked discussions concerning issues of regulation, fairness, and competitive spirit.
Technological doping can include using athletic gear, such as shoes, clothes, or prosthetics, to gain an unfair competitive advantage. Although the World Anti-Doping Agency considers it a concern, each sport has its own set of laws regarding what is permitted. The problematic aspect is that the exact concept of technological doping is vague. Improvements in athletic apparel can sometimes be attributed to simple improvements, but they can also go too far and distort the rules of the game. It is difficult to determine where to draw the line and whether particular advancements are fair because of this.
One of the most well-known examples of technological doping is the Speedo LZR racing swimsuit. Swimmers wearing this suit set 23 out of 25 world records on its debut at the 2008 Olympics. The LZR swimsuit improves oxygen flow to muscles, compresses the body, and traps air for buoyancy. However, it improves swimmer performance to such an extent that the regulatory organization, FINA, disallowed it following the Olympics.

Sources cited:

Technological doping refers to the issue of using "performance enhancing" sports equipment (i.e. sports equipment, footwear, clothing, prosthetics) to gain a competitive advantage in a sporting event. Its definition varies according to the individual sport, but it is officially recognized as ...

04/25/2024

"This supplement is approved by USADA."

Truth:

Nor the USADA or WADA approve of any dietary supplements. If customers are facing label that are written USADA-approved or WADA-approved manufactures are intentionally misleading the buyers into selling more.

Source:
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/supplement-myths-what-athletes-need-know/

04/25/2024

Which of the following is a commonly used performance-enhancing drug in cycling?
a) Aspirin
b) Caffeine
c) Ibuprofen
d) Erythropoietin (EPO)
(answer in comments)

Source:
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/blood-doping-epo-faq

04/25/2024

History of doping

For centuries, doping has been in sports, as players have used a variety of drugs to improve their results. Numerous doping incidents at the modern Olympic Games have brought attention to the ongoing fight for the prohibition of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports.
During the Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904, there was the first known instance of performance-enhancing drug use in the Olympics. During the marathon, American racer Thomas Hicks battled exhaustion and dehydration by using strychnine, a strong stimulant and toxin. Hick's trainer administered the substance ignoring the drug's potentially dangerous side effects, such as elevated heart rate and convulsions.
Hicks proceeded to win the gold medal in spite of these hazards, creating a debate and bringing up issues regarding the usage of performance-enhancing drugs during Olympic competition.
This case brings to light the early difficulties in controlling doping in sports as well as the ongoing efforts to maintain the Olympic Games' credibility.

Sources citied:https://i.kawasaki-m.ac.jp/mwsoc/journal/en/2006-e12-1/01_kremenik.pdf

04/25/2024

"There is nothing banned on the supplement label so it is safe."

Truth:

The labels used by the supplement brands are highly unreliable, there is at least 100 examples of supplements having misidentified substances that are considered prohibited. Some even omitted prohibited substance from the label. It is important to analyze and choose wisely the supplement brand used as some are not well indicate or even omitted. The coaching staff need to be well informed towards the supplements.

Source:
https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/education/supplement-myths-what-athletes-need-know/