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Originally Posted by OzSome
A dumbass for taking allergy medication when he was probably having an allergic reaction? I guess you never had an allergy reaction then. I am not siding with Swedish team here but I am wondering the same thing on why IOC banned him for the game when he told them it is from allergy pills. Can't they check his pills and read the label. I am all for banishing cheaters in the Olympics or in any other sports but there should be a limit.
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The IOC and WADA don't give a rats ass where the banned substance comes from. If you test above an acceptable level, you're bounced. Period.
It sucks for Backstrom, but he and his doctors know the rules, and they know the risks. If the B sample comes back positive, then he will lose his medal.