After listening to the debate about steroids in class, I had some questions about what the class' opinion on blood doping. It seemed as if the bulk of the class was in consensus that the use of steroids was cheating. Whether or not they found it harmful was more in question. So, I looked up articles focused on blood doping, it is the boosting of red blood cells in an athletes bloodstream to enhance their athletic performance, this will increase the aerobic capacity and endurance of the athlete participating. I found this article regarding some drama involving Lance Armstrong, blood doping, and the possible charges he faced. Although it is not as informative about blood doping as I would have liked to have found, it is still quite an interesting read.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/02/13/43803.htm
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