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What is the origin of the word 'doping'?
What is the origin of the word 'doping'?
What was the original meaning of the term 'doping' in the early twentieth century?
What was the original meaning of the term 'doping' in the early twentieth century?
What substance was used by Zulu warriors to enhance their skills in battle?
What substance was used by Zulu warriors to enhance their skills in battle?
What is the name of the substance obtained from frogs' skin or Amanita mushrooms that increases physical performance?
What is the name of the substance obtained from frogs' skin or Amanita mushrooms that increases physical performance?
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In ancient Greece, what was the attitude towards the use of prohibited substances in sports?
In ancient Greece, what was the attitude towards the use of prohibited substances in sports?
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What was the unusual ingredient used by gladiators before descending into the arena?
What was the unusual ingredient used by gladiators before descending into the arena?
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What is the purpose of using EPO in blood doping?
What is the purpose of using EPO in blood doping?
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Which of the following substances is used to stimulate the production of hormones?
Which of the following substances is used to stimulate the production of hormones?
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What is the purpose of athlete biological passport?
What is the purpose of athlete biological passport?
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What is the purpose of gas chromatography combustion?
What is the purpose of gas chromatography combustion?
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What is the purpose of blood doping?
What is the purpose of blood doping?
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According to Article 6.5 in the World Anti-Doping Code, what can be re-tested later?
According to Article 6.5 in the World Anti-Doping Code, what can be re-tested later?
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When was the first lab to analyze substances established?
When was the first lab to analyze substances established?
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What was the purpose of the first systematic tests in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games?
What was the purpose of the first systematic tests in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games?
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What was the primary reason athletes used performance enhancing substances in ancient times?
What was the primary reason athletes used performance enhancing substances in ancient times?
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What is the purpose of WADA established in 2000?
What is the purpose of WADA established in 2000?
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What is one of the reasons athletes believe others are using performance enhancing substances?
What is one of the reasons athletes believe others are using performance enhancing substances?
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What is the purpose of using furosemide as a performance enhancing substance?
What is the purpose of using furosemide as a performance enhancing substance?
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What was used by Abraham Wood in 1807 to stay awake for 24 hours?
What was used by Abraham Wood in 1807 to stay awake for 24 hours?
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What was the outcome of Arthur Linton taking strychnine before the Paris-Bordeaux race in 1886?
What was the outcome of Arthur Linton taking strychnine before the Paris-Bordeaux race in 1886?
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What was the common practice among athletes between 1904 and 1920 in the Modern Olympic Games?
What was the common practice among athletes between 1904 and 1920 in the Modern Olympic Games?
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Why did the armed forces distribute amphetamines to their soldiers?
Why did the armed forces distribute amphetamines to their soldiers?
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How many methamphetamine pills were received by German service members on the Western Front between April and July 1940?
How many methamphetamine pills were received by German service members on the Western Front between April and July 1940?
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What led to the crackdown on amphetamine abuse in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games?
What led to the crackdown on amphetamine abuse in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games?
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What health problem was one of the lifelong issues faced by athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs?
What health problem was one of the lifelong issues faced by athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs?
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What was the consequence of Ben Johnson testing positive for stanozolol in the 1988 Olympic Games?
What was the consequence of Ben Johnson testing positive for stanozolol in the 1988 Olympic Games?
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What is the primary reason why ephedrine is used as a doping substance?
What is the primary reason why ephedrine is used as a doping substance?
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How many Tour de France titles did Lance Armstrong win before being stripped of them due to doping allegations?
How many Tour de France titles did Lance Armstrong win before being stripped of them due to doping allegations?
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What was the outcome of Lance Armstrong's confession to doping in 2013?
What was the outcome of Lance Armstrong's confession to doping in 2013?
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What was the consequence of the cyclist being disqualified for doping with EPO just before the 2012 Summer Olympics?
What was the consequence of the cyclist being disqualified for doping with EPO just before the 2012 Summer Olympics?
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