I think you know that truth in your heart.
But there have been two cases of it and its very disappointing, heexplained.
The Americans have been very vocal.
We didnt want to get distracted with that.
What Ive said from the start is that its fraud.
If youre cheating, its fraud.
Weve got to have faith in the system, but we dont, Peaty said.
Its just got to be stricter.
What Ive said from the start is that it is fraud.
If youre cheating, it is fraud.
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Athletes from other countries shared Peatys sentiment.
Nic Fink, a member of the US team, called for more clarity and transparency amid the controversy.
We know the International Testing Agency (ITA) is testing everybody all the time.
They have been testing a lot here, which is good.
So we just want more clarity and transparency.
Nothing against the athletes competing.
Its a question about the system.
Hopefully it gets ironed out because it just seems like there is cycle after cycle of concerns and questions.
Id like to see some answers as to why this happened the way it did.
When you have a clear conscience, you do not fear slander.
The team is currently preparing at the established pace.
The substances are usually utilized to treat respiratory and pectoral problems like angina pectoris and asthma.
After winning the 2024Olympicgold at the event, Haiyang once again denied any usage of performanceenhancers.
Any doubt is just a joke.
Stress will only make us stronger, he said.
It is not humanly possible to beat that field by a body length.
I dont care what you say, Hawke stated on an Instagram post.
They need to do their job wake up and do your job.
I think we have to have faith in the system.
But we currently dont.
I think its got to be stricter, he added.
The 29-year-old athlete also expressed doubts on his continued participation in the sport.
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He has a point.
I mean, its the kind of excuse a kid would try for something.
The Olympics are a farce these days.
The noble principles of goals upon which the games were founded have been long abandoned.
I really dont think they are worth bothering with any more.
Its all about money (for the IOC and officials) and winning at all costs.
On top of that, many athletes are able to legally access PEDs by claiming medical conditions.
Amazing how many Olympic cyclists are listed as certified asthmatics so they get steroid inhalers!