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ROMA – A record-breaking final, and we’re certainly not talking about times and performance on the track. The 1500 female gods London 2012 Games they are now consigned to the history of athletics as the dirtiest final ever. In fact, the number of athletes removed from the finishing order of that race due to doping rises to five. And the podium must be rewritten again, 12 years later.
Tomashova deprived of silver
L’Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that the silver medalist of that race, the Russian Tatyana Tomashova37 years old at the time, was officially removed from the rankings following the 10-year disqualification confirmed by Court of Arbitration for Sport of Lausanne for violation of anti-doping rules; the Russian took anabolic steroids. All Russian results from 21 June 2012 – the date of the first confirmed violation – to 3 January 2015 were also cancelled.
Fifth disqualified
Tomashova, who is now 49 years old, also has two world gold medals and Olympic silver in Athens 2004 (again in the 1500m) in her palmarès. In that race, in London, she came fourth and was subsequently awarded the silver medal following the disqualification of the first two. Tomashova was one of seven Russian athletes to receive a two-year ban (2008) for doping following sample manipulation. The Ethiopian Zenebech Tola, known as Maryam Yusuf Jamal after naturalization as a Bahraini, she came third in the London final but following the disqualification of the Turks Asli Cakir Alptekin and Gamze Bulutfirst and second, was automatically promoted to Olympic champion. With Tomashova’s disqualification, the silver will go to the Ethiopian Abeba Aregawi and the American bronze Shannon Rowbury who had reached the finish line sixth. The Belarusian Natalya Koreyvo and the Russian Ekaterina Kostetskaya.
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**Dr. Carter, drawing on your expertise in sports sociology, what measures can be implemented to address the underlying societal pressures that contribute to doping in athletics, particularly among elite athletes?**
## “The Dirtiest Race”: Revisiting the 2012 London Olympics 1500m Final
**Welcome back to World Today News. Today we delve into the unsettling legacy of the 2012 London Olympic Games 1500m women’s final. Joining us are two experts to discuss the recent revelations:**
* **Dr. Emily Carter**, a renowned sports sociologist specializing in doping in athletics.
* **Alex Jones**, a former professional athlete and commentator, with extensive experience covering major athletic events.
**(Opening)**
Welcome, Dr. Carter and Mr. Jones. Today’s topic is a complex one, examining the disqualification of another athlete from the 2012 LondonOlympics 1500m final due to doping, bringing the total disqualified to five. Let’s start by setting the stage. Dr. Carter, could you paint a picture for our viewers of the significance of this event in 2012 and the initial reception to the race results?
**(Section 1: The 2012 Rac and Initial Fallout)**
* **Dr. Carter:** (Discuss the prominence of the race, the athletes involved, and the initial public perception of the results.)
* **Alex Jones:** (Share firsthand perspective on the excitement surrounding the race and the initial shock of subsequent disqualifications.)
**(Section 2: The Domino Effect of Disqualifications)**
* **Alex Jones:** (Analyze the impact of multiple disqualifications on the integrity of the sport and the meaning of fair play.)
* **Dr. Carter:** (Discuss the broader societal questions raised by widespread doping in athletics, such as the pressure on athletes and the responsibility of governing bodies.)
**(Section 3: The Human Cost of Doping)**
* **Dr. Carter:** (Explore the personal and professional consequences faced by athletes involved in doping scandals, beyond the sporting ramifications.)
* **Alex Jones:** (Reflect on how athletes who raced clean are impacted by a tarnished legacy and the injustice of competing against those using performance-enhancing drugs.)
**(Section 4: Looking Ahead: Prevention and Reform)**
* **Alex Jones:** (Offer suggestions on how sport governing bodies can better deter doping and hold violators accountable.)
* **Dr. Carter:** (Discuss the role of scientific advancements in detection, athlete education programs, and fostering a culture of clean competition.)
**(Closing)**
Thank you both for providing insightful perspectives on this delicate subject. The 2012 London 1500m final serves as a potent reminder of the ongoing challenges facing the world of athletics. It compels us to continue asking tough questions and demanding the highest standards of integrity in our sporting heroes and the institutions that govern them.
We encourage our viewers to share their thoughts and join the conversation on this crucial topic.
