One of the top stories of the Beijing Olympics was the surprising performance of Usain Bolt in the men's 100 and 200 meters and Jamaica’s sweep of the women’s 100.
Not so surprising is the suspicion that some of the Jamaicans might be getting chemical help, especially since they live and train on an island without an international drug-testing laboratory.
Shelly-Ann Fraser, the 100-meter champion, has a simple explanation for their success:"reggae power."
As for the possibility of illicit substances playing a role in the recent Games, IOC member Frankie Fredericks of Namibia said, “I think we can never stop cheating, but I think 99 percent, or 99.9 percent, are clean. I’m happy with the testing.”
Ah yes, as Bobby McFerrin put it way back in 1988, “Don’t worry; be happy.”
P.S.: I believe 1988 was the year of Ben Johnson.
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