This podcast episode explores the recent doping scandal in competitive swimming, focusing on the testimonies of Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmidt before Congress. They express their concerns about the fairness of the drug testing system and the loss of faith in the Olympic Games. The episode also delves into a specific doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers and questions the validity of the explanation provided by the Chinese anti-doping agency. The challenges faced by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in addressing doping in Olympic sports are discussed, raising doubts about the effectiveness of the system and the integrity of sports and the Olympic Games. The potential impact on the reputation of swimming, the Olympics, and the trust of viewers is also explored.
