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Post by bc2ca on Feb 20, 2018 2:26:09 GMT
A member of the Olympic Athletes from Russia mens curling team has tested positive for a banned drug. Curling?  I've curled and appreciate the skill involved. Have you seen the deep, slow & precise lunges when curlers are throwing their rocks? NYT Olympic Curling |
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Post by Peamac on Feb 20, 2018 14:11:03 GMT
Huh- you'd think that's the last thing he'd want in his system while competing in curling!
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Post by littlemama on Feb 20, 2018 14:49:27 GMT
There is something off about this. The drug that he tested positive for is one used by athletes whose sport requires a lot of cardio endurance. He stated that he thought his drink could have been spiked at a training camp by a banned competitor. Normally, I would discount that immediately, but this drug makes no sense in curling.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 20, 2018 14:55:57 GMT
Perhaps the Russian trainers gave the wrong athlete their vitamins.
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Post by gar on Feb 20, 2018 15:01:33 GMT
I thought it odd too, not an obvious sport for wanting extra endurance or speed!!
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Post by MrsLeftyFixIt on Feb 20, 2018 16:52:09 GMT
One would figure if your country was disqualified from the Olympics for doping, then you wouldn't do it. Did he not think he wouldn't be tested? It was just very dumb on his part. Then I got to thinking..... doping for curling? CURLING!    |
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 20, 2018 17:40:53 GMT
One would figure if your country was disqualified from the Olympics for doping, then you wouldn't do it. Did he not think he wouldn't be tested? It was just very dumb on his part. Then I got to thinking..... doping for curling? CURLING! Curling is the favorite sport in this house. My sons love it and always have. They are very sporty themselves, but for some reason enjoy the competition. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 20, 2018 17:54:01 GMT
Calm and laid back for curling...... Yes they do need strength and endurance but still CALM and laid back....
We who watch sure get tense though........
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