How is Flo Jo supposedly on steroids just b/c her time dropped the way it did in 1987/88?

her time dropped from a 10.77-79 to a 10.49 in about a year. i run track and my time dropped from a 13.9 to a 13. 2 and i'm definetly not on steroids. My time dropped more than hers did in the same amount of time. so what's the big deal? so what she got more muscular, it happens to people all the time when they WORK OUT!

How is Flo Jo supposedly on steroids just b/c her time dropped the way it did in 1987/88?
The problem with the improved performance is percentages. As you get faster you can not continue to improve at the rate you did when you were not as fast. Your times are not world class so the drop of 7/10 of a second is not the same as her drop in time. Plus the fact she was out of track. She could not compete, and in less than 2 years went from not being a national class runner to being better than anyone the world has ever seen. That is what caused people to assume she had medical assistance. The fact that her body changed dramatically at the same time also contributed to the idea she was using steroids. The problem in track today is if anyone improves some will think it had to be because of drugs.
Reply:Flo Jo had all the tell-tell signs of a female steroid user. she was always attractive but her physical appearance began to change. she went from being an in shape but feminine looking sprinter to someone who suddenly developed lean muscle mass like a bodybuilder. Flo Jo's voice also deepened and in some pictures of her there is noticeable facial hair which are all side affects of steroids in women.
Reply:The (late) Flo Jo was supposedly on steroids because:





1) She took time off from competition, returned, and was suddenly the greatest sprinter ever.


2) Her body composition was significantly different, with far greater muscle mass.


3) She retired from competition just prior to planned random drug testing that was to begin following the 1988 season.





She also died at a very young age. While doctors stated it was a congenital condition, it's surprising no one had ever mentioned it. Nowadays, you know if an elite athlete suffered from mild dislexia as a three year old. And doctors can say anything for the right price.





It's too bad that we have to be so skeptical of everything, but we'll never know the truth in most of these matters. As far as your personal example, congrats on your .7s drop, but at your level that's much more common.