Jared Tallent, Australia’s track and field gold medallist and Olympic silver medallist in race walking, fought for years to get his rightful gold medal following a doping scandal. Misconceptions about comedians and an Olympic race walking champion are debunked. The prevalence of doping among Russian athletes and the frustrations of competing against them are discussed. The pace and course layout of elite race walking, as well as the frustrations and difficulties of coaching, are explored.