"You promised Justin Alexander to become his coach?" Blake's expression did not show any happiness, but more of a bitter and resentful look.
"Of course, if a client comes to me, I can't turn him away. What's more, Justin Alexander is a very good athlete. Now Gittel has retired. Among active athletes, he is the only one who has ever He has run under 9.80 seconds. With his talent, it should not be difficult for him to become the world's number one flyer among active athletes. He will come to sign the training contract tomorrow." Dai Li looked at Blake and then asked: "You Why does this expression look a bit unnatural?"
"I just didn't expect that Alexander would find you." Blake said insincerely.
Dai Li didn't notice Blake's tone and replied directly: "I went to Holly's shooting gallery and met him by chance."
"I want to say, how could an athlete of Alexander's level find you? Have you ever thought that he is the world's top sprinter, so he should find a world-class sprint coach." Blake said like Reminding Dai Li.
"I'm also the world's top sprint coach!" Dai Li said quite confidently.
"I'm not questioning your ability. I know that your training level in sprint events is as good as any of the world's top sprint coaches. But do others know? Does Alexander know? He has just met you, so he certainly doesn't. Maybe he knows your training level in sprint events. And it's just your first meeting with him, right? He wants you to be his coach, don't you think this is a little strange?" Blake said.
"Randy, do you have something to tell me? Do you think there is something wrong with Justin Alexander?" Dai Li looked at Blake with a vague understanding.
"Before you agreed to Alexander, you should have known that he was suspended for doping, right?" Blake asked immediately.
Dai Li nodded: "I know, the news said that he was tested positive for doping, so he was suspended for eight years by the Anti-Doping Committee of the International Olympic Committee. However, because of his good performance, he regularly reported him to the Anti-Doping Committee. medical examination report, so after four commutations, his suspension period was shortened to four years."
"Then you don't know that this is the second time he has been tested for doping, right?" Blake said.
"The second time?" Dai Li frowned immediately: "As far as I know, according to the regulations of the Anti-Doping Committee, if he is found to be doping for the second time, he should be banned for life, but he was only banned for eight years. Year."
"When Alexander was twenty years old, he was found to have taken amphetamines. This drug has a significant stimulating effect on the central nervous system. Therefore, the Anti-Doping Committee planned to give him a two-year ban, but he appealed. , he took this drug to treat ADHD, so he was exempted from punishment." Blake said.
"Amphetamines are psychostimulant stimulants. They are very low-level stimulants that can be detected by test strips. There should be no athletes using psychostimulant stimulants now, right? No matter how stupid Alexander is, he will not use such low-level things. I think he might really want to treat ADHD, otherwise it would be impossible to take such low-level stimulants." Li Dai defended Alexander.
"But Alexander was already twenty years old at the time. He entered the University of Tennessee with a full scholarship. The University of Tennessee is a first-tier national university. Do you think people who can get a full scholarship from the University of Tennessee will have ADHD? And? During his college days, Alexander won six consecutive 100-meter dash championships in the College Athletic Association. If he really had ADHD, would it be possible for him to achieve such an achievement?" Blake asked rhetorically.
Dai Li couldn't help but frowned. He had also been a sprint coach in college. Of course he knew that people who could get into college could not have ADHD, let alone get a full scholarship from the United States.
ADHD itself is a psychological disorder characterized by attention disproportionate to age and developmental level. Children with ADHD are terrible at learning because of their inability to concentrate, and are equally terrible at doing other things, including practicing sports.
Dai Li does not deny that there are some geniuses in all walks of life. For example, when he was in school, there were always students who didn't study much but still did well in exams. For example, in art, there were always some students who were very poor at studying, but in People with great talent in music or painting.
But sports training is different. Although there are so-called geniuses in various sports, there is no shortcut to sports genius. Even the most talented athletes must focus on training to achieve good results. I will look at the world's top athletes' experiences of becoming famous, and every step is hard work and sweat. No athlete dares to say that he can achieve success by relying solely on talent without training.
So it is certainly impossible to say that Alexander, who has ADHD, can still win six consecutive NCAA 100-meter dash championships. The level of American track and field is number one in the world. There is no shortage of world-class athletes in American universities. To win six consecutive championships, one must be at least among the top ten in the world. People with ADHD cannot focus on training at all. It is definitely not up to the level of the top ten in the world.
So the excuse of using amphetamines to treat ADHD is really not a good excuse for an athlete of Alexander's level.
Dai Li remained silent, and Blake on the opposite side continued: "You are also a professional, and you should know that the half-life of amphetamine is 2 hours to 24 hours. The kind of test paper you mentioned, if the user uses amphetamine, the test will be carried out within two hours. , it is difficult to detect. Moreover, the technology ten years ago was not as advanced as it is now. University Athletic Association competitions can only be regarded as amateur-level competitions. Their urine test level is not very high, so it is normal for it not to be detected. Things. If it really can't be detected, then amphetamine is really a very effective thing."
"You mean that Alexander has been using amphetamines, but due to the limited level of urine testing in amateur competitions, he has not been detected until he went to the international arena and encountered higher-tech urine testing, and it was not detected? Dai Li asked.
"I have no evidence, but I personally think so." Blake tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said: "Four years ago, Alexander was found to be doping again. This time he used THG. Things should be familiar to you."
Dai Li nodded: "THG, tetrahydrogestrinone, a type of synthetic steroid stimulant, is also called a 'muscle-building drug'. This molecular compound is actually a derivative of synthetic testosterone. It is a stimulant banned by the International Olympic Committee. It is said that this substance is used in more applications than B-blockers."
"Now you understand, it was low-level amphetamines at first, and then high-level THG. Justin Alexander has been using doping. So I think you should not agree to him. He is training with us. If he is found out again If you use doping, it will also affect our reputation, as well as your personal reputation. You have to know that as a coach, reputation is very important." Blake said.
"When Alexander comes to sign the contract tomorrow, add an exemption clause. Also, please note that if he uses doping, we have the right to unilaterally terminate the contract." Li Dai immediately said.
Blake shook his head: "You still don't understand what I mean. What I want to say is that this is a muddy water, and there is no need for you to get involved."
"Randy, I am also biased against doping athletes, but I think Alexander should be given a chance. He is a very talented athlete, but he has made mistakes before. He has been suspended for four years and has also received He should be punished as he deserves, and as long as he sincerely repented and stopped using doping in the future, why don't we help him once!" Li Dai said.
It's not that Li Dai is overflowing with the Virgin's heart, it's just that he really can't let go of Alexander's talent. As a coach, it's really hard to give up when you encounter a talented athlete.
Blake said: "You misunderstood me. I have no prejudice against Alexander. I just think he is a trouble. I still have the same question, why did Alexander come to you instead of looking for other coaches? Alexander At that time, he was also the sprinter second only to Gittel. If Gittel had not been so powerful, Alexander would have won dozens of world championships. He, the world's top athlete, found a top track and field coach. It shouldn’t be difficult, right? You know that Alexander is very talented, so do you think those top track and field coaches will not recognize Alexander’s talent?”
"Do you know the reason? Why didn't he find another coach?" Li Dai asked.
"It's not that he hasn't looked for him! Alexander must have looked for other coaches, but they rejected him. They were unwilling to coach Alexander." Blake said categorically.
"Why? With Alexander's talent so good, are those coaches willing to give up? You have also been a boxing coach. You should be able to understand that when a coach sees a talented athlete, he will never have the heart to give up." Li Dai asked rhetorically.
"It's because Justin Alexander was found guilty of doping twice." Blake held out two fingers.
"Indeed, as an athlete, he has used doping, twice, and his integrity should be questioned." Li Dai replied.
"You have been in the United States for several years, but you still don't understand American sports. This is not due to personal integrity." Blake subconsciously looked outside the door, not noticing the presence of outsiders, and then said: "You should Do you know the anti-doping committee’s urine testing rules?”
"You know, for example, in the Olympic sprint competition, all athletes who reach the finals must undergo urine testing. The collected samples are divided into AB bottles. The A bottle samples are tested, and the B bottle samples are retained. The sample retention time is at least eight years. Random testing will be conducted during the period. Athletes who have not entered the finals will also be randomly tested. In addition, the International Olympic Committee also conducts in-flight urine tests, and Anti-Doping Committee officials will conduct sudden temporary inspections during athlete training. "Li Dai opened his mouth and replied.
"That's true, but there is an unspoken rule in the Anti-Doping Committee's urine test, which is that extra attention will be paid to athletes who have been found to have used doping, as well as athletes who are suspected of using doping. For example, you In the Olympic Games you mentioned, if Alexander did not advance to the finals, but he had used doping, he would almost 100% be randomly tested. Another example is the in-flight urine test you mentioned. When anti-doping committee officials come to the United States, there is a high chance that he will be randomly tested. Bajiu will also go to test Alexander specifically." Blake explained.
"I understand that people with criminal records will naturally be focused on. I think it doesn't matter. I won't dope athletes anyway. The anti-doping committee will investigate as they should!" Dai Li said with a look on his face. It doesn't matter.
"You don't know how to use it, but what about the others?" Blake continued: "Can you guarantee that other coaches are not doping athletes?"
After hearing Blake's words, Dai Li opened his mouth in surprise, and he had a bold guess in his head.
"You mean those so-called top track and field coaches are worried about flying urine tests. Are they afraid of being implicated by Alexander and being inspected by the anti-doping committee?" Dai Li asked immediately.
"Again, I have no direct evidence. I can only make a hypothesis." Blake lowered his voice and continued: "Alexander has been paid special attention to by the Anti-Doping Committee, and the Anti-Doping Committee will definitely investigate him. Flying urine tests, and when the anti-doping committee officials come, is it too wasteful to only test one Alexander? Will other athletes also be tested for urine? If a coach has doped other athletes, Will it be detected in this kind of in-flight urine test? From this perspective, does Alexander become a time bomb buried around him? "
"I understand what you mean. Alexander will inevitably be subject to a urine test. Those coaches who doped athletes were worried about being implicated in a urine test, so they rejected Alexander. But there are so many excellent track and field coaches in the United States, and Alexander can always find someone willing to do so. His coach, right? Unless everyone is using doping, but how is this possible?" Li Dai shook his head at this point, with a questioning look on his face.
"How is this impossible?" Blake smiled disdainfully: "That's why I said, you have been in the United States for so long, but you still don't understand American sports."
Dai Li thought Blake was joking, but when he saw Blake's expression, he immediately realized that it didn't seem to be a joke.
"Is everything you said true?" Dai Li asked in surprise.