Doping in Shooters Targets Tranquilizers to Calm Athletes

Unlike doping in other athletes, which is used to enhance performance, doping among shooters (rifle, pistol, but also archery) is aimed at “soothing” the athletes: instead of amphetamines and anabolic steroids, anti-doping doctors are on the lookout for tranquilizers, mainly used to slow down the heartbeat.

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