World Doping Agency Hacked. Some US Athletes Had Exemptions For Banned Drugs

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The World Doping Agency's data base was hacked and testing/medical records leaked on several athletes including US athletes. Gymnast Simon Biles was found to have a therapeutic exemptions for ADHD drugs and from tennis the Williams sisters were found to have exemptions for pain killers, anti inflammatory steroids and asthma medicine.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/m...p-williams-records-released-article-1.2790685
 

Butterfly said:
What's wrong with athletes having an exemption for prescribed drugs?
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Because the drugs in question by themselves in a 'normal' person act as a performance enhancing drug. The question is do athletes really have those conditions. For years racing athletes like runners & swimmers were known have taken asthma medication to increase lung capacity. Better lung capacity means better endurance. Makes it easier to wear down an opponent in a sport like tennis. ADHD medications act like speed in a normal person. Also can give a mental edge of sorts by increasing alertness. Some say Biles could have benefited by quicker reaction times and timing on movements along with the 'energy' to workout and practice longer.
 
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