Lance Armstrong Ped Case Study Summary
Analysis of Alternate Solutions. In the case study, “Following Lance Armstrong: Excellence Corrupted”, there are several problems that need to be addressed, with the primary problem focused on doping, (Clayton and Fisher, 2013). Lance Armstrong has been subject of several allegations regarding the possible use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED), (Clayton and Fisher, 2013). According to the case study, Armstrong stated that he has successfully passed over 500 tests for illegal doping, (Clayton and Fisher, 2013). This statement is plausible when you take in to account the use of effective masking agents to divert detection. PED usage is a serious problem, not only in professional sports, but in our school systems. Unfortunately, there
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Many organizations have implemented out of competition testing. This type of testing focuses on catching these violators at random times throughout the year. What makes this form of testing successful is a strict 48 hour window for the athletes to travel to the clinic and be administered the test. The organization will contract a testing site that is in close proximity to the athlete’s residence. From there the athlete will be notified that they are required to go to this facility within the allotted time frame to be administered the test. This method catches many athletes off guard and has been very effective in maintaining compliance regarding illegal doping. WADA has developed strict testing procedures that laboratories must follow to maintain their accreditation, (Butch, 2014). The most effective methods of drug testing that is in compliance with WADA standards is liquid chromatography (LC), (Butch, 2014). By using LC, most banned substances are easily traced, (Butch, 2014). Even with today’s technologically advanced testing procedures, athletes are still able to avoid detection by manipulating the system, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). The other problem is the cost of these tests, they are very expensive and several tests throughout the year need to be administered in order to be effective. The average cost per athlete for one year of progressive testing would be approximately $30,000 dollars, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). Based on research it has been noted that even when tests are administered on a routine basis only 33% of athletes using PED would be detected, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). In the case of Lance Armstong and other professional cyclist, I feel there was a lack of random testing. When testing is only required leading up to the event the success rate of catching violators
Many organizations have implemented out of competition testing. This type of testing focuses on catching these violators at random times throughout the year. What makes this form of testing successful is a strict 48 hour window for the athletes to travel to the clinic and be administered the test. The organization will contract a testing site that is in close proximity to the athlete’s residence. From there the athlete will be notified that they are required to go to this facility within the allotted time frame to be administered the test. This method catches many athletes off guard and has been very effective in maintaining compliance regarding illegal doping. WADA has developed strict testing procedures that laboratories must follow to maintain their accreditation, (Butch, 2014). The most effective methods of drug testing that is in compliance with WADA standards is liquid chromatography (LC), (Butch, 2014). By using LC, most banned substances are easily traced, (Butch, 2014). Even with today’s technologically advanced testing procedures, athletes are still able to avoid detection by manipulating the system, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). The other problem is the cost of these tests, they are very expensive and several tests throughout the year need to be administered in order to be effective. The average cost per athlete for one year of progressive testing would be approximately $30,000 dollars, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). Based on research it has been noted that even when tests are administered on a routine basis only 33% of athletes using PED would be detected, (Hermon and Henneberg, 2013). In the case of Lance Armstong and other professional cyclist, I feel there was a lack of random testing. When testing is only required leading up to the event the success rate of catching violators