KP141 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Congenital Heart Defect, 6 Years, Cardiomegaly
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Women are doping winning all events, changing physics of women (deepening of voice) Spartacus games were a big deal to be in distract east germans of economic boom on other side of the wall. Successful athletes enjoyed things that others couldn"t (good food, training, travelling) For 6 years scientist were testing male hormones on a female she improved her throw by 8 feet. Ot derived for testosterone (anabolic steroids) increase muscle mass, they have greater impact on women. By 1974 sports doctors received drugs for their athletes, athletes weren"t told what they were getting. Younger athletes they were slipped into their regular pills (not supposed to ask questions) Many girls have barely reached puberty when they started getting hormone pills parents were kept in the dark as well. The government poured money into cycling, rowing, gymnastics, swimming. To maximize muscle strength, the steroids were mixed with hard training. Trainers were paid by how well their athletes did in competition.