History of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode description
From 19th century cyclists drinking mixtures of pesticides and cocaine to the pressure wrestlers feel to pass "The Airport Test," sports have a long history of athletes looking for anything that might give them an edge. Ellie and Nick discuss performance-enhancing drugs, and the pressures athletes go through that cause them to use.
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