Transcript Athletic Doping

By: Evan Willey
What Is doping?
 Doping is the action of any athlete taking illegal
substances.
 Most common types, hormones and stimulants
 Causes Kidney damage and aggression
History
 227 B.C. Olympics of Greece was the start of usage
 John Ziegler: brought anabolic steroids to U.S.
 1968- first drug tests in Olympics
 Comes from the Dutch word “doop” opium juice
Famous Dopers
 Lance Armstrong- (doped from) 1995-2005
 Marion Jones- stripped of medals
 Lyle Alzado- Died 1992
 Ben Johnson- stripped of medals
Stop Doping
 WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) established on
November 10th 1999
 After doping scandal in 1998 Tour De France
 Focuses on educating of sport
Quiz
 1. What are the most common types of abused
substances?
 2. When was the first drug test in the Olympics?
 3. What pro football player died from doping?
 4. What event sparked the start of WADA?
 5. What origin is the word doop from?
Quiz Answers
 1. Stimulants and hormones
 2. 1968
 3. Lyle Alzado
 4. 1998 Tour De France
 5. Dutch