In case any of you have any doubts, here's the proof from the NYT:
Top Bridge Player Suspended Under Antidoping Rules
It's no joke, friend. You're as mad as a hatter; you are as crazy as shit.Geir Helgemo is a Norwegian-born titan in the world of bridge, making him an unlikely candidate to be disciplined for failing a mandatory drug test.
But last month, the World Bridge Federation — yes, bridge as in the card game — suspended Mr. Helgemo after a random test found the presence of synthetic testosterone and Clomifene, a medication typically used to treat infertility in women that can also increase testosterone levels in men.
Mr. Helgemo, a professional player who represents Monaco at tournaments, will not be allowed to participate in a bridge competition until November, the federation said.
Unlike a typical doping scandal, the substances found in Mr. Helgemo’s urine were not meant to enhance his performance, David Harris, the federation’s general counsel, said on Saturday.
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People often assume that the antidoping rules are exclusively meant to prevent athletes from taking drugs to make them stronger, faster or more focused, but accepting the code is about trying to keep the sport “clean” and free of drugs, Mr. Harris said.
“We wouldn’t want the top bridge players thinking, ‘Oh, it’s O.K. to have a bit of cocaine,’” he said. “It’s not just about enhancing performing; it’s a wider ethical consideration.”
