Giorgio is honest about why he uses DHEA and testosterone: Better whoopee.
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Giorgio Maria Bortolozzi, a retired gynecologist almost 80, is a world champion masters long and triple jumper who competes in many events. But at his indoor nationals, he tested positive for DHEA and testosterone — after neglecting to apply for a TUE. News accounts of a month ago say he’s under provisional suspension, but I’m not sure what his current status is. In any case, he’s pushing back against the system — and defends his use of the banned drugs because it helps his health and sex life.
In one report, he’s quoted as saying: “Three or four times a month could do it, after 75 years in fact I lost a bit ‘of brilliance.’ You know how [many] old people after age 80 have sex? 20% according to statistics. In exchange, the 30% of the fifties without Viagra can not do it… I do not know, but there is no reason to consider doping: if present in physiological quantities is good. I speak also for my opponents on stage. After this event they are calling me from all over Italy.” This confirms one of my theories of masters drug use: Older men will sooner give up track than sex. So they take the stuff that keeps it up.
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Well, that’s different! You didn’t say you had an excuse!
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