Also detail what steps the athlete took to resolve the charges. Did they retire? Did they pay fines?
Athletes and drugs
Select an athlete who is constantly in the news in connection with substance abuse allegations or an athlete who has in the past tested positive for a illegal performance enhancing drug. Write a minimum THREE page essay about an athlete of your choice providing a brief background on your athlete. Include the sport they were engaged in when tests detected drugs along with the exact drugs found. If you are able to find out what tests were conducted please include. Be as specific as possible in terms of describing the drugs found. Compose another paragraph outlining the sanctions imposed and by what governing body. Also detail what steps the athlete took to resolve the charges. Did they retire? Did they pay fines? Did they do jail time?