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I’ll be jammed: electronic warfare in Ukraine

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The Chemicals of Competition: Cycling and Carbon Monoxide

This chapter examines the intense demands of competitive cycling, focusing on doping scandals and the emergence of carbon monoxide as a potential performance enhancer. It highlights the biochemical effects of carbon monoxide on athletic performance and discusses the ethical implications of its use in sports. The chapter also considers regulatory concerns and the fine line between legitimate medical practices and doping in the cycling world.

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