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Increasing evidence shows that athletes in endurance sports such as swim-ming, running, and cycling use steroids. Adolescents may use them to quicken the onset of puberty and maturation, plus male and female models may take them to improve their body image. Those in certain, physically demanding occupations, like law enforcement, bouncers, or military per-sonnel may use steroids to build strength.
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Sports Illustrated Jones returned her five Sydney Olympic medals Monday after admitting she took steroids. Now the International Olympic Committee must consider whether Jones relay teammates should lose their medals, too. The IOC executive board next meets in December .
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Baseball returns to Capitol Hill today for another look into the illegal use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. One of the sport's biggest stars, pitcher Roger Clemens, is scheduled to testify at a congressional hearing.
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