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Ben Johnson’s Olympic Gold

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The Fight Against Performance-Enhancing Drugs at the 1984 Olympics

This chapter examines the challenges faced by a scientist striving to identify drug use in athletes during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. It highlights the ongoing battle against performance-enhancing drugs and the systemic issues within sports authorities that contribute to the ongoing scandal.

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