Quote Originally Posted by christopher leigh View Post
Ag Marion Jones was subjected to lots of tests as well!

Do you honestly believe that gabrisallasse and other Africans, can run a minute faster than the great Said Aouita over 10km, without chemical assistance.

There was no Epo when he was competing.Aouita was faster in terms of basic speed(46.9 for 400m), was as light and possessed great stamina.Additionally he was almost unbeatable.

If you don't believe what I'm saying(in regard to drugs), re-watch the 1500m final at the 2000 olympics.Before the games it was announced, that a test had been developed for EPO.This test could detect EPO use upto 5 days( approx) before, but beyond permitted levels(EPO occurs naturally in the body).

Athletes using this drug had to be very careful now.So much so that a runner who'd been running 3.26-3.27, and making it look easy, struggled to run 3.32 and finished 2nd.Some other runners struggled as well.

Try to get the tape, watch and then tell me what you think.
I'd say 5/6s slower in a tactical Olympic final is fair enough when compared to an all out paced race in perfect conditions in the GP circuit.

Auita was good because of his range, but was never exceptional at any one distance. I am 99% sure Geb is clean. He also has had consistency, and a long career, unlike most convicted drug cheats.