mag900 wrote:
actually it does and i think that busting faster people who are on the podium is better.
this guy's 11-hour race didn't take anything from anyone else (other than bumping everyone behind him down 1 spot in the results). someone who podiums IS taking something away from others that is much more substantial than just 1 spot lower in the results as they are getting awards, cash and maybe even a slot at nationals, worlds or kona. don't get me wrong, i'm very glad that this guy got busted but it is without question that not every bust is the same. LA's bust was the mother of all busts.
If everyones position behind him was affected, then he affected a lot of racers. It doesn't matter what the finished position was.
By your logic, Agers could cheat and dope for years until they got fast enough, stop doping and then reap the training benefits to finish up top.
I have to disagree very adamantly. Cheating is cheating. What message are you sending to anyone with that attitude? What do you tell your kids? or nieces and nephews? Or anyone you might come into contact with? Cheating is ok until you're in the spotlight?
For the sport, it is better is everyone is treated the same and held to the same standards, professional or Ager. Everyone is given the same respect and everyone should maintain the same integrity and be a proponent for the sport itself.