The Steroid Myth

S11E1 · 1990-01-03

Ben Johnson believed in anabolic steroids; so did other banned athletes. But now there is evidence that these drugs' only real effect could be all in the mind. Backed up by the personal experiences of international athletes David Jenkins and AI Oerter, the results of scientific trials point to a startling possibility: despite positive drug tests, athletes may win titles entirely due to talent.

The show’s own verdict is on its page.