- Aug 19, 2013
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Good point. I think you have a very good argument and honestly I would support whatever decision the IOC makes I would just be sad for Russia gymnastics that's all. I don't condone doping and maybe the best way to send the message is just to ban them all.I get why some think "it's not fair" to the gymnasts... but the Russian equivalent to the FBI was in on this. The entire government aided in getting the athletes clean urine samples. The ENTIRE country needs to be punished and if that affects some athletes who weren't involved, it's sad for them, but Russia deserves it.
And sidenote - just because the gymnasts are not jacked does not mean they didn't use; the specific cocktail of drugs developed helped in muscle recovery after intense training so they could train without rest. However, I'll reserve judgement on the gymnasts until the investigation is complete.