There’s no question that using drugs to temporarily boost athletic performance is cheating and just plain wrong. Athletes should be proud to compete at the Olympics – only the best of the best are given a chance to compete in their sport at a global level. Olympic athletes aren’t just representing themselves, they are part of their country’s Olympic team and they have a responsibility to go out there, do their best, and make their nation proud. It’s unfortunate that some people are not confident enough in their own strength and will do anything – including cheat – to get a gold medal.

Numerous measures are in place to ensure everyone must rightfully earn their medals with their own strength and skill. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has put the pressure on governments to ensure their athletes are clean, but they are not relying on them to do the testing. Thousands of doping tests and blood tests are being conducted in Beijing to ensure fair play at the games this year. So far, the organization has said in a Sports Illustrated article that drug testing has been going well and the cheaters are being caught. These cheaters ruin the game for everyone and tarnish its legacy. Drugs really do ruin the Olympic dream for everyone.

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