I was a bit confused by the article as it says that Evi Sachenbacher was caught for doping at the Turin Olympics. I just thought she was one of several...

I think its just jumping to the conclusion that the high haemoglobin was due to blood doping, which is a fairly reasonable assumption to make. Its only a short...

The IOC banned two Austrian bi athletes, and two coaches for life - this was upheld by the Austrian commission into the scandal. The IOC also banned for life 4...

Mike, That was my understanding of the situation. I didn't mean to imply that Sachenbacher, or any other of the athletes who received a short ban at Turin were...

The whole situation with physiology, and biology in sport leaves a lot to be desired, and I guess the current rules try their best to contain the scientific...

While on the subject of Austria there may be some interest in the subject of snow, and the forthcoming season. The Salzburgland area has had some spectacular...