Quote by David Millar

I'd just killed some of the best riders in the world - and I was clean. I'd taken nothing - no EPO, no cortisone, no testosterone, no painkillers, no caffeine. I had justified to myself that I was a great rider without drugs - yet perversely given myself the green light to dope again. I'd proved what I could do clean - how much more could I do if I was doped?

I'd just killed some of the best riders in the world - and I

Summary

This quote captures the conflicting mindset of an athlete who, despite achieving impressive feats without taking performance-enhancing drugs, contemplates the potential for even greater success if they were to succumb to doping. It showcases the temptation and rationalization that can exist within the competitive world of sports, where the desire for triumph often challenges one's ethical boundaries. The quote prompts reflection on the dangerous allure of doping and serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against cheating in athletics.

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Success Pain Drugs Inspirational Self Doping

By David Millar

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