"He recounted the story of how he became aware of doping when a client failed a drugs test in 1992. “I got a call from someone high up in the TAC [The Athletics Congress, predecessor of USA Track & Field] and he told me they’d decided to cover it up,” he said. “International governing bodies are still happy to look the other way.” "
-so who was it? speculation?
It was me....shhhhhh
My guess would be Mitchell.
Actually, what you'd look for is someone who may have run well and qualified for the team, but who didn't compete in Barcelona for one excuse or another (a la Regina in '95).
GAIL
gail? come on! she doesn't seem like she would take drugs! it's not like she hung out with flojo and bob kersee or anything...oh wait....never mind....shit.
so who was it? wrote:
"He recounted the story of how he became aware of doping when a client failed a drugs test in 1992. “I got a call from someone high up in the TAC [The Athletics Congress, predecessor of USA Track & Field] and he told me they’d decided to cover it up,” he said. “International governing bodies are still happy to look the other way.” "
-so who was it? speculation?
Some certain or nearly-certain US male dopers from the 1992 games:
Kevin Young
Dennis Mitchell
Quincy Watts
Steve Lewis
Michael Johnson
In my experiences, Clyde Hart hasn't seemed to be the dishonest type.
mobile9 wrote:
In my experiences, Clyde Hart hasn't seemed to be the dishonest type.
It's entirely possible to be scrupulously honest and realize that to reach the top in sprinting---and stay there--you must dope. Michael Johnson certainly knew that.
And yet I know that's not the case. I've known more that a few global champion sprinters who were drug free. I'm as certain as one can be: I'd bet my life on it.
mobile9 wrote:
And yet I know that's not the case. I've known more that a few global champion sprinters who were drug free. I'm as certain as one can be: I'd bet my life on it.
A few come to my mind as well--Ashford, Lewis, Moses. But certainly Michael Johnson was a doper, as are the majority at the super-elite level. Could Michael Johnson have had the career he did without doping? No chance in hell.
Slaney?
er...lewis came up positive for stimulants...i agree wholeheartedly with ashford and moses though....
Explain why.
mike johnson
he's as dirty as they come
Not a very convincing argument.
I agree with you Mobile9, because of Clyde Hart, I don't think Michael Johnson is dirty. It's sad that our sport system has come down to great performances being speculated as drug cheating because of such a widespread problem. I would be shocked beyond belief that Michael Johnson was dirty. I would have to hear him say it himself for me to believe that. The Baylor coaches are pretty stand up guys if you've ever met them.
carl lewis
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