Source: FOXNEWS.COM
Summary
Aurimas Didzbalis, the bronze medalist in weightlifting from the 2016 Rio Olympics, has tested positive for doping. The International Testing Agency (ITA) reported that he is one of seven athletes from those Games whose samples have been retested using advanced techniques. Didzbalis had previously tested positive for steroids before the 2012 London Olympics and the 2017 World Championships. He faces disqualification and potential stripping of his medal. The doping cases also involve athletes from various countries in different sports.
Our Take
Another game, another explanation. Remember when we cheered Didzbalis’s bronze medal like it was made of solid gold? Turns out, it might just be a shiny piece of evidence for the next doping scandal. I guess the ITA has a bigger retest lab than we have a sense of disbelief. Fast forward to another classic: “The scientific advancements are to blame!” Sure, mate. It’s always “the advancements,” not the guy who sees muscle gains as birthright. And can we stay off the “it’s still early in the season” talk? This isn’t about the season; it’s about penalties and “what could’ve been.” The fans will be there again.
Author: Evan Null
