30 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'doping'?
From the old Dutch word 'dop', referring to an alcoholic beverage
What was the original meaning of the term 'doping' in the early twentieth century?
Referring to the drugging of racehorses
What substance was used by Zulu warriors to enhance their skills in battle?
Alcoholic beverage made of grape skins
What is the name of the substance obtained from frogs' skin or Amanita mushrooms that increases physical performance?
Bufotenine
In ancient Greece, what was the attitude towards the use of prohibited substances in sports?
It was not discouraged
What was the unusual ingredient used by gladiators before descending into the arena?
A drink made of sweat and sand
What is the purpose of using EPO in blood doping?
To stimulate the production of more red blood cells
Which of the following substances is used to stimulate the production of hormones?
Growth hormone
What is the purpose of athlete biological passport?
To monitor the location of an athlete
What is the purpose of gas chromatography combustion?
To test the level of synthetic testosterone
What is the purpose of blood doping?
To stimulate the production of more red blood cells
According to Article 6.5 in the World Anti-Doping Code, what can be re-tested later?
Samples
When was the first lab to analyze substances established?
1961 Florence, Italy
What was the purpose of the first systematic tests in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games?
To conduct systematic tests for performance enhancing substances
What was the primary reason athletes used performance enhancing substances in ancient times?
To use mushrooms and plants as stimulating substances
What is the purpose of WADA established in 2000?
To update the list of prohibited substances in sports
What is one of the reasons athletes believe others are using performance enhancing substances?
To gain a competitive advantage
What is the purpose of using furosemide as a performance enhancing substance?
To regulate body mass
What was used by Abraham Wood in 1807 to stay awake for 24 hours?
Laudanum
What was the outcome of Arthur Linton taking strychnine before the Paris-Bordeaux race in 1886?
He died
What was the common practice among athletes between 1904 and 1920 in the Modern Olympic Games?
Using mixtures of stimulants and opioids
Why did the armed forces distribute amphetamines to their soldiers?
To counteract fatigue, elevate mood, and heighten endurance
How many methamphetamine pills were received by German service members on the Western Front between April and July 1940?
35 million
What led to the crackdown on amphetamine abuse in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games?
Widespread amphetamine abuse
What health problem was one of the lifelong issues faced by athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs?
Heart disease
What was the consequence of Ben Johnson testing positive for stanozolol in the 1988 Olympic Games?
He lost his gold medal and it was awarded to Carl Lewis
What is the primary reason why ephedrine is used as a doping substance?
To improve exercise tolerance
How many Tour de France titles did Lance Armstrong win before being stripped of them due to doping allegations?
Seven
What was the outcome of Lance Armstrong's confession to doping in 2013?
He was stripped of his Tour de France titles and banned from the sport of cycling
What was the consequence of the cyclist being disqualified for doping with EPO just before the 2012 Summer Olympics?
He was immediately disqualified for two years
Discover the origins and evolution of doping in sports, from its roots in ancient Zulu warriors to its modern-day implications in athletic competitions. Learn about the substances and techniques used to enhance performance and the consequences of their use.
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