Fair Competitiveness In Sports: The Case Of Lance Armstrong

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Athletes have always desired to play at the highest level, even in ancient times, and now that steroids have gained popularity, professional athletes are evading punishment from taking them, therefore destroying the fair competitiveness in sports. Sports are built on principles and rules just like any other activity, and through bypassing these rules, athletes shame the integrity and reputation of their sport. An example would be the actions of Lance Armstrong. According to an article on Armstrong’s biography written by A&E, Lance Armstrong is a highly skilled and respected professional cyclist. Even though he was diagnosed with cancer, Armstrong won seven Tour de France races from 1999 to 2005. However, Armstrong was caught doping to enhance

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