Would fuel additives at the X games be the equivalent to steroids at the Olympics
November 28, 2008 – 11:50 amIf athletes are caught using steroids at the Olympic Games, they are stripped of their medals (if they have any) and not allowed to compete again until they are clean. In some serious cases, athletes who are caught using steroids aren’t ever allowed to compete in the Olympics again.
Is this too harsh? Absolutely not. The purpose of the Olympics is for athletes from all around the world to meet in one location and compete, naturally. Olympic athletes are able to complete outstanding feats without the use of steroids. These athletes must eat properly, get enough rest and train hard. It isn’t fair to other athletes for some to use steroids. After all, the majority of athletes are incredibly successful without any artificial help. Look at Michael Phelps. He set records and is the most decorated Olympian, without the use of steroids. Outstanding performance can be done without the use of steroids.
The same principle holds true for the athletes in the X games. Fuel additives to X game athletes are the equivalent to steroids to athletes in the Olympics. Don’t get me wrong…fuel additives can really be beneficial and are complete legal for personal use. Fuel additives are not frowned upon for everyday use like steroids are. But, for athletic purposes, fuel additives are just too beneficial.
Take a look at the performance of many athletes at the X Games. Imagine what they could achieve with the use of fuel additives. More athletes would be setting records because their machines would have a lot more power and performance. These records wouldn’t be as impressive or exciting if everyone was doing it. Success is a great deal more meaningful to athletes and their fans when it is achieved naturally and through a great deal of hard work.