Landis tells BBC his doping test was flawed

LarryAug 8th, 2006 - 17:48:22

Winners of all sports should take a polygraph test and there are 2 questions to ask them:
1. Did you want to win?
2. Did you take any drug to help you win?

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MarleneAug 8th, 2006 - 18:29:05

All those stupid excuses. Come on Landis, Come clean.

In 2 ways :)
next time, come clean to The Tour de France

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CHICOAug 8th, 2006 - 18:34:29

not sure which is more of a joke, landis on that dopey hat
on backwards or his complete denial that he cheated. go away already.

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mmellisAug 8th, 2006 - 19:08:49

Landis is telling the truth. What a shame.

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fairydustAug 8th, 2006 - 21:04:47

Ah - so many judges and critics we have on our planet. So harsh. As long as there is reasonable doubt, I am behind Landis. I believe he has more integrity than he is being given credit for. How sad and pathetic that so much hype is awarded this situation, and so many people willing to trash someone else. Does this really hurt or impact anyone's life, personally? Look around! Truly, are there not more important issues on our Mother Earth!

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Joe A.Aug 8th, 2006 - 21:11:15

It is disinformation like this article which is screwing Landis. Floyd doesn't have a testosterone impalance but rather a low Epitestosterone level. In the T/E ratio test, his T value was within normal levels, it was the E value which was low. Why can't the media use it's powers for good rather than evil, why just regurgitate misinformation from other less than credible literary compatriots. I'm giving you a hard time but the fact is very few journalist have done their jobs on this story. It's like everyone is studying from the same cliff notes reference guide. How about actually getting the real story. Don't persecute this man until he's been proven, beyond doubt, guilty. I think he's earned that small bit of respect.

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BudAug 8th, 2006 - 21:33:24

I'd like to hear more about these mysterious tests. Who tests the testers? Are these tests validated and accepted by the medical community or are they experimental with results interpreted by 'expert opinion'? Perhaps athletes should retain duplicate samples to be tested by their own labs?

Why would Landis take testosterone during the race when it was reported that it has no immediate effect. Is testosterone the superman drug? He tested clean at other times. I'm also am unhappy with the news coverage with almost no facts being presented, just accusations.

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DudeAug 8th, 2006 - 22:44:56

We have absolutely no proof that 'God' exists, & yet millions of people 'just believe' that he/she does! We have mountains of proof showing the lab in question has made mistakes in the past, & yet millions of people 'just believe' that Floyd Landis doped! Whether he did it or not, Floyd is getting a raw deal.

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fireflyAug 8th, 2006 - 23:33:01

Wow! Some great posts above giving some support to Floyd Landis. How refreshing to see others willing to give him a chance, and recognize that labs are not infallible. That aside, it's rather disconcerting and disheartening to see so many people assault this man, and his family, and assume he has 'doped'. The endocrine system being very complex, what is considered in the 'normal range' for one person, may be completely diffrent in another. Some women have two uteri, some people have four kidneys; some have one. Why is it so many people are willing, and eager, to judge Floyd Landis, convict him and throw him to the wolves!? Myself, I believe he has more integrity, as well as rationale, than to put himself in the position that he now finds himself in. The man won a bicycle race - he is not an axe murderer, a kidnapper or a child molester. Sadly, that faction of our 'society' is allowed more forebearance than Floyd Landis, and presumed innocent until proven guilty. Look in the mirror, and ask yourself where is the 'justice' in assuming that Floyd Landis is guilty. Things are not always what they seem. I stand with Floyd Landis.

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StigAug 9th, 2006 - 02:59:54

The guy crossed the finish line first therefore should be getting the red carpet treatment. Instead, people from back rooms with so called justified excuses for breaking the rules are calling the shots.

Sounds like someone didn't want Landis to win the event! That someone must be so powerful and untouchable that the enablers beneath him must shiver whenever he casts out an order.

Pathetic!

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