Modern Wisdom #412 - Zack Telander - Doping Scandals & Olympics Corruption
Dec 18, 2021
Zack Telander, a weightlifter, coach, and YouTuber, dives into the murky waters of doping scandals and corruption in Olympic weightlifting. He shares insider insights on the International Olympic Committee's troubling oversight and the rampant malpractice within the sport. Conversations highlight the significant pressures athletes face regarding performance-enhancing drugs and the need for reform to protect clean competitors. With a mix of personal anecdotes, humor, and serious discussions, Zack offloads a wealth of knowledge on the integrity crisis in athletics.
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Mysterious Illness in Nashville
- Chris Willx visited Jordan and Mikhaila Peterson in Nashville and experienced a severe stomach illness.
- Mikhaila later informed him that everyone in the house, except Jordan, had fallen ill.
Weightlifting's Olympic Future in Jeopardy
- Weightlifting faces potential removal from the 2028 Olympics due to ongoing corruption and doping scandals.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a serious warning to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
IWF Corruption Exceeds FIFA
- The IWF's corruption is reportedly worse than FIFA's, according to an anti-corruption expert.
- This corruption involves financial mismanagement and doping cover-ups.