Image Credit: [New York Times] The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the ban on Russian athletes, placed on them for doping. Russia have been told they can rejoin the Paralympic community next month, after the […]
Report into doping accuses Sir Bradley Wiggins of “crossing ethical line”
When thinking about doping many think of: the recent Russian scandal, which shows no signs of abating; the recent case of Maria Sharapova; or the infamous case of Lance Armstrong, who inspired the world by […]
Nine become eight as Bolt loses relay medal
Usain Bolt, widely heralded as the most successful track athlete of all time and the fastest human ever recorded, has lost his unique claim to being the only sprinter in history to complete the ‘triple […]
They ken run, but they can't cheat
EVER since twelve FIFA officials were arrested in Zurich in April 2015, the world of sport has been relentlessly plagued with allegations of corruption scandals, betting fraud and cheating. It is unsurprising that the media […]
Doping: Should Records Be Reset?
Ever since athletics was first rocked by its ongoing and highly volatile doping scandal at the end of 2015, a massive amount of soul searching has taken place by the key figures throughout the sport. […]
Doping Scandal Puts Pressure on Lord Coe
DOPING has always been an unwelcome presence in sport, but recent revelations have pushed the issue back into the limelight. Last year the World Anti-Doping Agency launched a commission into allegations of doping in Russian […]
Doping is inevitable in sport when the pressure to succeed is so high
“Winning isn’t everything” is a classic sporting mantra. It’s supposed to teach us that we can only do our best and that taking part is the main thing. These sayings run on the assumption that […]
David Walsh interview – “Even if he hadn’t been caught it was totally worth it”
Joe Bookbinder There are very few people who have never heard of Lance Armstrong, once thought to be the greatest cyclist ever, a survivor who recovered from testicular cancer to win the Tour de France […]
Floats like a Butterfly, Stings like a Bee
In Between the Lines: A Satirical View on Sport With all the recent doping allegations that are ruining the reputation of sport, we must now ask ourselves whether it is really worth […]
Debate: Dumping The Doper
This week Lance Armstrong’s reputable career has continued to crumble beneath him. The US Anti-Doping Agency has branded him guilty and stripped his seven Tour De France titles. Big Debate asks, does he deserve […]