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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
As to the later arguments, I don't disagree that the IOC handled this poorly, especially on the timing. But the risk is there, and the players, doctors and team officials know the risks. Backstrom is taking a medication that he knew put him at risk - even if he was told it was a low risk, it was still a risk. It doesn't seem like he acted with malicious intent, and I feel bad for him, but this is pretty much how the system works.
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I agree here, but think people need to stop calling it cheating or doping as neither is accurate