London Olympics 2012 controversies
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Security, transport, drug use and Banksy, controversy surrounding the London 2012 Olympics.
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Ostapchuk stripped of gold medal

Ostapchuk stripped of gold medal | London Olympics 2012 controversies | Scoop.it
Belarusian women's shot put gold medallist Nadzeya Ostapchuk is stripped of her title after failing a doping test.
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Usain Bolt: drugs suspicions?

Usain Bolt: drugs suspicions? | London Olympics 2012 controversies | Scoop.it
OPINION | In a cynical society, otherworldly performances such as Usain Bolt’s can’t be fully celebrated.


Usain Bolt has never been tested positive for using drug enhancing drugs. Is it then fair that we treat his performances with skepticism?  Innocent until proven guilty or guilty until proven innocent? 


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Syrian hurdler fails drugs test Olympics

Syrian hurdler fails drugs test Olympics | London Olympics 2012 controversies | Scoop.it

Syrian 400m hurdler Ghfran Almouhamad is disqualified from the Olympics after testing positive for a banned substance.


Yet another case of banned substances use at the Olympics, ultimately forfeiting the athletes training and performance whilst shaming herself, her team and her country. 

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