The Science of Doping: Revving Up Blood to Improve Performance

Erythropoietin was part of Lance Armstrong’s doping regimen, which led to one of the most dramatic falls from grace in sporting history. The drug is part of a practice called blood doping. How does it give athletes a competitive edge?

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7 Replies to “The Science of Doping: Revving Up Blood to Improve Performance”

  1. Let's be honest, he wasn't punished because he was doping. He was punished for getting caught.

  2. Ok now. I get blood transfusions because I have Beta Talasimiya and I'm a swimmer. Now my question is this – Does this count as a blood doping and that I cant compete in a raise?

  3. Everyone should dope. The media is just trying to make people think a certain way.

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