Disgraced American cyclist admits to doping

The American cyclist Lance Armstrong was denying taking doping products for years. However he was accused of administering banned drugs numerous times, he continued to claim that he never used banned medications. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he cheated about doping. But ultimately, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to applying EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
Although numerous athletes used doping products and avoided detection successfully, there was something uncommon in the doping case of Lance Armstrong. The American cyclist achieved great success in sports. He acquired 7 Tour de France titles. He acquired also some other awards. The American cyclist obtained worldwide success. Although he submitted to thousands drug tests, he never tested positive for any banned drug.
Of course, Lance Armstrong is not the only sportsman who has doped. Sportspersons have used prohibited preparations during past years. They continue to apply steroids and other related medicines today. And professional sportspersons will apply them in future. Application of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost each sportsperson applies banned products. While certain sportspersons test positive for prohibited medications and receive suspensions, others are not caught.
As for the attitude to Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Numerous individuals got significant anger, when the celebrated cyclist admitted to applying EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. Thousands persons believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong competed “cleanly”. That’s why their disappointment was significant.
And what do you think about “clean” sports? Anti-doping officials should think about this issue. While anti-doping agencies state that they have sophisticated tests to combat doping in sports, many sportspersons use anabolic steroids and/or other related products and remain undetectable.
While the legendary cyclist has admitted to administering prohibited preparations, anti-doping officials should realize that their policies are weak.