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The use of Anabolic Steroids in Swimming.
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Content Page 1. What are Steroids? 4 2. The Historical development of Steroids in sports. 6 3. Types of Steroids. 9 4. Side Effects derived from the prolonged or incorrect use of Anabolic Steroids. 10 5. Abuse of Anabolic steroids in Swimming 13 6. Conclusion 16 Introduction Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common for sportsmen and women to use substances to aid their performance. That is not to say all competitors use illegal substances, however when competitors start to use illegal substances, they ridicule the whole ethos of sport and competition. I cannot see the point of people competing when they are using a substance which is bound to give themselves an unfair advantage over other competitors, who are trying their level best to win fairly. Swimming has seen a spate of drug related incidents. It has been reported that in the 1980's Russian female swimmers were being injected with the male hormone testosterone. The athletes were...
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