Since humans began playing sports there have probably been people willing to cheat to gain an advantage.  One form of cheating utilized by endurance athletes is called blood doping, which relates to our study of cellular respiration.  “Blood doping is the misuse of certain techniques

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Since humans began playing sports there have probably been people willing to cheat to gain an advantage.  One form of cheating utilized by endurance athletes is called blood doping, which relates to our study of cellular respiration.  “Blood doping is the misuse of certain techniques and/or substances to increase one’s red blood cell mass, which allows the body to transport more oxygen to muscles and therefore increase stamina and performance.”  Definition from https://www.wada-ama.org/en/questions-answers/blood-doping  

 

From PED, to shaving points, bribery to drugging opponents (https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/maradona-backs-branco-s-claim-of-drug-laced-bottle-at-italia-90-1.4091470), there seems to be countless ways for athletes for gain an advantage.   My question for the class is…

 

What is the worst ethical offense that an athlete can commit?  Do you know of any examples where this may have happened? 

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