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wordwizard
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0 posted 2003-11-03 01:04 AM


Another point for the leading party
another win for the healthy and hardy
tackle the opponent on the other team
shackle that athlete on a balance beam...

its a hormone pill that will quicken success
induce growth, shrink life nonetheless
a runner risked it for a gold medal
died in the tracks where she pedaled...

and she was tested for the drug
a test conveniently lost with a shrug
so competitions continue just the same
olympic greats will always enter halls of fame!


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1 posted 2003-11-03 01:18 AM


This is sad to me.I love sports, but it's not worth the risk of losing someone's life over.The sooner the world and coaches realize this, the better chance atheltes will have to succeed.Well penned.
Crystal

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2 posted 2003-11-03 01:55 AM


To be honest I used to be a sports fan but they have taken the honor out of most sports so I don't watch too many any more.  We will be loosing many, what a shame, and you don't even know who is to blame.  

Well done.

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3 posted 2003-11-03 03:33 AM


well done
wordwizard
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4 posted 2003-11-03 10:47 PM


A recent televised program stated the percentage of athletes that take steroids in the last olympics...quite a surprising amount, but probably not as surprising to some athletes.

ecrivan


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