The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced plans Friday for enhanced testing of athletes prior to this summer's Beijing Olympics, describing the efforts as the most advanced and comprehensive testing program in the world.
The USADA plan includes expanded collection of blood samples and a new pilot program that establishes a baseline for each athlete, who is then subject to ongoing monitoring through collection of additional blood and urine tests.

LONDON — Athletes around the world will be subjected to out-of-competition tests for human growth hormone in the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics, marking a potential breakthrough against one of the most widely abused doping substances in sports.
David Howman, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency, said Thursday that newly produced HGH testing kits soon will be distributed to accredited doping labs around the globe to screen blood samples for the banned performance-enhancing hormone.

An improved HGH test also will be in place during the Aug. 8-24 Olympics.
drugs are not cheating. they are used by those who are serious about winning. that's what sports are about. WINNING. I hate hearing this shit about "well it makes an unfair advantage" guess what, if you are a professional or top amateur going against the best in the world and not willing to take the drugs necessary to max out your performance, make a ****ing resume and start applying for a regular job.
taking a taxi cab to the end of a marathon is cheating