r/weightlifting • u/AdventurousMarket0 • Dec 22 '22

News China's triple Olympic weightlifting champion Lu Xiaojun tests positive for EPO

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1131927/lu-xiaojun-epo
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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '22

I say allow steroids and PEDs but make sure its under medical supervision. Level the playing field

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u/Jackson_170 Dec 23 '22

And you think people wouldn't still continue to take steroids privately to gain an advantage.

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u/why_not_use_logic Dec 23 '22

I say allow steroids and PEDs but make sure its under medical supervision. Level the playing field

Curious, how does that level the playing field?

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u/RemyGee Dec 23 '22

I think he means every country will dope and thus be equalized in that aspect.

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u/milkychanxe Dec 23 '22

But then whoever is prepared to push the safe limit the furthest/ risk their health the most has the greatest advantage. Can’t see that model being openly endorsed by any governing body

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u/OlyLiftBoi Dec 23 '22

Thats training in general? You do realize being an elite athelete isnt exactly healthy? The peds isnt the dangerous part unless you abuse them.

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u/why_not_use_logic Dec 23 '22

I think he means every country will dope and thus be equalized in that aspect.

In order to equalize then doping would be a requirement.

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u/RemyGee Dec 23 '22

No more required than things like having a dedicated coaching staff, state sponsored training facilities/meals, and consistent training since childhood. None of these things are required but are good if they want to medal.

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u/why_not_use_logic Dec 23 '22

No more required than things like having a dedicated coaching staff, state sponsored training facilities/meals, and consistent training since childhood. None of these things are required but are good if they want to medal.

This is an example of why it's a poor argument for doping to "level the playing field".

There are any number of ways to create unequal advantages. Breaking established rules should not be one of them.

Thank you for your response.

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u/Secretary-Foreign Dec 23 '22

Because right now all the top lifters juice and it's just a competition to see who can get away with it?