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I cannot strongly recommend enough the documentary Icarus, which starts out with the premise of "how hard is it to ask for steroids" and spirals into completely

I cannot strongly recommend enough the documentary Icarus, which starts out with the premise of "how hard is it to ask for steroids" and spirals into completely insane territory from there.

nl 2y ago
It's one of the best (and surprising!) documentaries ever.
sorenjan 2y ago
Specifically about how Russia (Putin) wanted to look good by making their athletes stronger for their Sochi olympics. The soviet union was also known for doping their athletes for propaganda purposes.