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History of Doping and Anti-Doping
• Ancient Greek athletes used special diets and stimulating
potions
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• In the 19 century, endurance athletes used strychnine,
caffeine, cocaine and also alcohol.
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• Eg: 3 Modern Olympics in St Louis 1904:
Thomas John Hicks with his assistants
during the Olympic marathon. He was
given strychnine (roughly 1mg), and some
brandy during the race. Hicks collapsed
right after crossing the finish line.
