Doping

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This word is important in the world of athletes and professional sports.

Doping.

From the peaceful surroundings of Geneva A new earthquake is shaking the foundations of world sport.

Accusations that Russian has for years been conducting a state-supported doping program in athletics.

Doping is the illegal use of a drug, like a steroid, to improve an athlete’s performance.

Doping gives the athlete an unfair edge over their competition.

Now, when you hear the word doping you will know what this news word means.

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