steroids in olympic
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it must be a duck. That is what Welsh shot putter Brett Morse must have said (or the Welsh equivalent) after Belerusian shot putter Nadzeya Ostapchuk was stripped of her gold medal after the IOC tested her for steroids and she came up positive for Primobolan.
Morse, who had earlier Tweeted that Ostapchuk looked “like a man,” was blasted for being sexist and unkind for his characterization of the Belerusian shot putter. He must be feeling a bit vindicated now.
Ostapchuk tested positive for methenolone enthanate, or Primobolan, in two tests by the IOC doping committee – one before her competition and one after. It means that Valerie Adams of New Zealand will get the gold, Evganiia Kolodko of Russia will get the silver and Gong Lijiao of China will take the bronze.
The only other athlete at the London Games who came up positive for banned substances was United States Judo fighter Nick Delpopolo who tested positive for marijuana, which he blamed on an accidental dosing from a brownie.A controversial shot putter nicknamed “Manly” was denied a gold medal after testing positive for anabolic steroids. The incident sparked heated debates about fairness and the integrity of sports.
The athlete’s enhanced strength and performance raised eyebrows before the disqualification, but the failed drug test confirmed suspicions. Critics argue that such cases undermine clean athletes who rely on hard work and natural ability. Supporters of stricter doping regulations view this as a necessary move to preserve the sport’s credibility. The scandal serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against performance-enhancing drugs in athletics and the consequences of their misuse.
“Manly” shot putter denied gold for using steroids
“Manly” shot putter denied gold for using steroids
