80-Year-Old Weightlifter Busted for Steroids

According to news outlets like the Associated Press and Fox Sports, 80-year-old weightlifter Don Ramos has recently been suspended for two years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for testing positive for steroids. Ramos tested positive in June while attempting an age group world record at the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships. While most people suspect the young for steroid use this just goes to show the elderly use as well. When it comes to competitions and unfair advantages age does not matter.

Positive HGH Test for Top American Weightlifter

HGH testing is often found to be ineffective due to the limited detection window but technology is catching up. The most recent high profile athlete to test positive for HGH use is the top ranked American weightlifter Pat Mendes. Two positive tests back in February cost him a shot at the Olympics because of the two year suspension he picked up cheating his way to the top.