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I can't find it now, but about 10-12 years ago they did an anonymous survey of people doing European Ironman events, and iirc 25-30% admitted they were doping. This isn't just the pros - it's the weekend slvlss hobbyists who stand to get nothing more than a participation medal.
Testing was almost non-existent, so they could easily get away with it, but really - for a participation medal and some idle boasting in the office to people who have no real idea what an Ironman actually is?
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it's the weekend slvlss hobbyists who stand to get nothing
They also stand to lose nothing if caught, and I suppose if you have the cheater mindset then the further you are behind the pointy end the easier it is to convince yourself that they must be doping so you should too to see how you compare on a "level" playing field.
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people who have no real idea what an Ironman actually is?
Oh, they know. They're just done with slevless types yammering on about it.
I remember upthread, the discussion on Armstrong 's foray into IM (where he probably wouldn't shut up about it to his mates), and the fact that he was not being tested - despite it being policy to test the top x many competitors.
If there's enough of a financial incentive, the organisers will always find a a way to not damage the rain makers' ability to bring in the fans.
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I'm not surprised. It's very sad.
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Yeah he gets it, love that he stars with 'i don't have social media'. It's not about being the best, but your best. And whatever your best is, you can take fulfilment beyond imagination from deriving that.
Idiots are always going to cheat though. Winning brings the bank and the glory, even if it's hollow.
Having read his statement, it's great to see some honesty for once. And I can empathise with him, where he was and the wrong decisions he took.
https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/news/ironman-collin-chartier-says-he-believes-the-top-guys-are-doping/