Sorry if I disillusion you, Randy, but there was a lot of doping by U.S. athletes in the 70s. In the 60s too, unfortunately.

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One of the additional factors is professionalism.
It may be that one of the influences in the increase in pursuit
of chemical training aids is money.  The eastern block seemed
to lead the way in the 70's when their athletes were professional
for all intents and purposes- it was basically 'dope or go home
and get a job as a welder because you won't be a member of any
state-sponsored athletics club'.  Those who chose to remain in
the club in pursuit of international fame for the DDR/USSR,etc were
handsomely rewarded (compared to fellow citizens) with economic
incentives.


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