The “steroid olympics” were a circus—and a window into our culture

Testosterone.

Methenolone.

Nandrolone.

Human growth hormone and EPO.

Meldonium, modafinil, and mixed amphetamine salts.

Clomiphene, anastrozole, levothyroxine, and liothyronine.

Patches and capsules, creams and pills.

A whole galaxy of steroids, metabolic modulators, and synthetic hormones coursing through the blood of a few dozen swimmers, sprinters, and weightlifters.

And millions of dollars up for grabs for athletes…