Who was Pat Mendes ? A young american athlete with big dreams who wanted to prove his worth, his determination and his strenght on the greatest weightlifting stage, the worlds and the olympics. But how to do it when every champion is a member of a corrupt federation promoting the use of drugs among all its weightlifters ?
Compete at the same level as them. Take drugs. Cheat the system even if it means losing everything, even the respect of his fellow countryman.
The goal : Set world records & win against the state-sponsored doping nations which dominate the sport.
If you want to know more, check Jim Rutter book on Pat Mendes "The sport is steroids" available on amazon.com and amazon.ca.
Compete at the same level as them. Take drugs. Cheat the system even if it means losing everything, even the respect of his fellow countryman.
The goal : Set world records & win against the state-sponsored doping nations which dominate the sport.
If you want to know more, check Jim Rutter book on Pat Mendes "The sport is steroids" available on amazon.com and amazon.ca.
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