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Explore the shocking inside story of the Russian doping scandal in 'The Rodchenkov Affair', a gripping account by Grigory Rodchenkov, the mastermind behind the state-sponsored doping program that rocked the sports world. This critically acclaimed book, awarded the 2020 William Hill Sports Book of the Year, offers a comprehensive look at the extensive doping operation that tarnished the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. With 320 pages filled with revelations, it delves into a highly sophisticated steroid delivery system dubbed the 'Duchesse cocktail', detailing how deception was institutionalized through urine sample manipulation and an elaborate cover-up orchestrated by Russian authorities.
Gain insights from Rodchenkov’s life, from his formative years under the Iron Curtain to becoming a pivotal figure in Olympic history. As one of the Financial Times's 'Fifty People Who Shaped the Decade', Rodchenkov's narrative is not just about sports; it raises profound questions about ethics, accountability, and the boundaries of competition.
This B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2021, is a must-read for sports enthusiasts, fans of investigative journalism, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of sports, politics, and morality. Uncover the details behind the biggest sports scandal of our time. Read 'The Rodchenkov Affair' today and immerse yourself in the stark realities of a corrupted system and the courage of one man's fight for the truth.
Gain insights from Rodchenkov’s life, from his formative years under the Iron Curtain to becoming a pivotal figure in Olympic history. As one of the Financial Times's 'Fifty People Who Shaped the Decade', Rodchenkov's narrative is not just about sports; it raises profound questions about ethics, accountability, and the boundaries of competition.
This B-format paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2021, is a must-read for sports enthusiasts, fans of investigative journalism, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of sports, politics, and morality. Uncover the details behind the biggest sports scandal of our time. Read 'The Rodchenkov Affair' today and immerse yourself in the stark realities of a corrupted system and the courage of one man's fight for the truth.