by James Hoffman
Six athletes that competed in the Beijing Olympics have been confirmed to testing positive for CERA, an illegal blood boosting hormone., according to the International Olympic Commitee (OIC). None of the athletes have been revealed by name, but the Italian Olympic Commitee has confirmed that one of their competitors was one of the six. Both Britain and China have claimed they have not been contacted by the OIC, which is usual precedure under these circumstances.
The chariman of the OIC, Arne Ljungqvist, stated the purpose of the delayed testing is to "send a clear message that cheaters can never assume that they have avoided detection." The tests were performed on athletes in endurance events (cycling, rowing, swimming, and athletics). The athletes were the top five of each respective event, plus two other competitors of the event.
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