What is Doping? Why it is illegal in sports? Dr Basim have the answer. #vok #physiotherapist #doping

Dr. Bill Evans | Running Performance & Athletic Development on Instagram: "EPO is a PED that increases RBC content. It’s produced naturally under low partial pressures of oxygen, like during training. However, when introduced in high doses, RBC content increases drastically and so too does performance. It was all the rage in the 90s, but got banned. A recent paper showed it might still be in use with changes in performance metrics across the board from micro-dosing (smaller more frequent doses).

UNTAPPED on Instagram: "Iwan Thomas opens up about 1997 doping scandal 😳 Comment “Iwan” and we’ll DM you the full episode 📲 In 1997, Iwan Thomas and Team GB were denied their gold medal in the 4x400m relay after the USA was caught doping. Fast forward 28 years, and Iwan received his rightful gold— but the journey was bittersweet. Iwan and Team GB didn’t get to enjoy their time in the sun, and Iwan lost out on several sponsorship opportunities. Antonio Pettigrew, the athlete who admitted to dop