The long history of Olympic athletes breaking the rules for an edge
In short: While doping is a modern scandal, the quest for a competitive advantage has existed since the Games began. This video explores the origins of performance-enhancing substances in sport and the delayed response from officials.
Although athletes have sought edges through rule-breaking since the inception of the Olympics, formal oversight was slow to arrive. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) did not begin testing for performance-enhancing substances until 1968, and it was not until the 1990s that the organization appeared to address the issue with serious intent.
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