One hasn't come across a more outlandish piece than this in recent memory. If the media is euologising a feat, it is only because it thinks that it is a genuine sporting feat. Then how can the media be at fault? Just because the routes and stages get tougher every year, organisers are not wanting Tour cyclists to cheat. Just because examinations become tougher every year, authorities and parents are not wanting students to cheat. People want to watch genuine athletes. It doesnt matter whether they break records or not. How many world records were made in athletics at the last Olympics? Did people watch it yet? No body can take the credit away from Gatlin that he ran 100 metres in 9.77 seconds. Ben Johnson also ran almost the same time years ago. Then it was found it was on dope. No one talks about Ben; barring in contemptuous terms; Gatlin will soon join him. No matter what people like Gautier writes.
