Hedge, how is the doping situation among the elite powerlifters in Sweden really? I'm in Sweden also and a few years ago I trained and spoke with a few PLers and they said there was a lot of steroid use in the sport. They also claimed some of the best lifters were "protected", they made sure somehow that they weren't tested during certain periods etc. Is there this type of corruption today? Are you personally certain that this kid for example never used any steroids?
Legit question.
Regarding this kid, I'm as certain as can be. I believe there may be a economic liability, if a powerlifter gets caught.
IMO, since the end of the 90's, most top lifters in Sweden are truly lifetime natural.
Certain lifters have been caught over the years, and last year the biggest name in Swedish powerlifting was caught. A fatal blow.
But I still believe that he was a bad seed, and that powerlifters that represent Sweden internationally these days are natural.
Back in the 80's however, it was fcuking crazy.
YIP
Zack