Erythropoietin (
EPO) is a
hormone that
multiplies the red blood cells that carry vital oxygen
to tiring muscles. It is the
drug of choice for
endurance athletes
unwilling to rely on
talent
and
training alone in any
race longer than about
four minutes, reported
Time magazine datelined
May
22, 2000.
The IOC is rushing to get stringent, accurate test
for EPO before Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in
September 2000.
After
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