Blood Doping, Suspicion of EPO Use, and Controversy

Former world steeplechase champion, Norah Jeruto, was recently cleared of doping charges despite adverse findings in her biological passport. Does this put the credibility of the passport at risk or is the unusual case a once-off? PLUS Caster Semenya's controversial 'tell-all' book and reactions, can you ingest carbs through your mouth and does the latest world marathon record puts the sub-2 hour within reach?

Show notes and links

• Summary of one of the interview’s Semenya gave in promotion of the book, including some quotes discussed on the show
• One of the very few reviews of Caster Semenya’s book that includes any mention of the biological basis for the controversy, rather than portraying it as a challenge of women with high testosterone
• The appeal decision in the AIU case of Norah Jeruto
• The WADA code that mentions prohibited methods including blood manipulation

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