Dope
How the cheats stay one step ahead, and what's being done to stop them
$33.75
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
4 August 2026
Summary
As human beings, we’re fascinated by elite human performance. And if it derives from nefarious means? Arguably that’s even more alluring - just look at the Enhanced Games, the sporting free-for-all where doping is allowed that will take place in 2026. The lengths athletes, and their support teams, go to in search of peak performance is unsettling, dangerous and captivating.
Just as intriguing is how the anti-doping authorities combat, or attempt to combat, the cheats. Blood tests, uri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785129780 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1785129783 |
| Author: | James Witts |
| Publisher: | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | BLINK Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 4 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 396g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 153mm x 235mm |
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James Witts
James Witts has carved out a career from making science accessible, whether for the broadsheets (Observer), consumer magazines (Cyclist, Rouleur, New Scientist…) or websites. He has written three books, published by Bloomsbury:
- The Science of the Tour de France
- Training Secrets of the World’s Greatest Footballers
- Riding with the Rocketmen
These books lift the lid on elite sporting performance, all in a jargon-free and inviting manner.
James has also written extensively on doping in sport for many years for publications including: The Observer, Cyclist, CyclingNews, Cycling Plus and Rouleur.
He has appeared regularly on 5Live, TalkSport and many other radio stations and podcasts.
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