Investigation Into Boosting At Paralympics

The transcript discusses the arrival of Paralympic athletes for the London Games and the rigorous drug testing they undergo. It highlights a cheating method called boosting, where athletes with spinal injuries intentionally harm themselves to increase blood pressure and gain a competitive edge. This practice poses serious health risks, including heart attacks and strokes. Measures are in place to monitor athletes' blood pressure and prevent boosting. Some athletes admit to using boosting for performance enhancement. The transcript also covers historical issues with boosting and hopes for a clean Paralympics. Scientists continue to work on detecting boosting, but challenges remain.

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