The Impact of Drugs in Sports: A Case Study on the Effects of Performance Enhancement Drugs on Professional Athletes

Presenter

Lydia Chan

Campus

UMass Boston

Sponsor

Zaur Rzakhanov, Department of Accounting and Finance, UMass Boston

Schedule

Session 1, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM [Schedule by Time][Poster Grid for Time/Location]

Location

Poster Board C13, Poster Showcase Room (163), Row 2 (C11-C20) [Poster Location Map]

Abstract

The impact of performance-enhancement drugs (PEDs) in sports has been debated in recent years. Cases of PEDs have been increasingly growing and have affected the integrity of many professional athletes. This case study will examine the effects of PEDs on the personal and professional lives of professional athletes, focusing on Lance Armstrong (cycling), Kamila Valieva (ice-skating), Maria Sharapova (tennis), and Barry Bonds (baseball). Through analysis of news articles, documentaries, and interviews, this study examines the trajectory of the careers of these athletes before and after testing positive for PEDs. 

Exploring the history of PEDs in sports will shed light on the relationship between PEDs and the lives of professional athletes. This case study will address questions regarding banned substances, accountability for athletes found using PEDs, and the consequences for athletes’ finances and sponsorships. Hypotheses include a positive correlation between athletes who are publicly open about their use of PEDs and their financial status post-positive PED test, a positive correlation between PED use and athletic performance, and the tendency for successful athletes to resort to PEDs after returning from injury. Through a comprehensive analysis utilizing timelines, interviews, and documentaries, this case study aims to provide insights into the multifaceted effects of PEDs on athletes, both physically and socioeconomically. Furthermore, it examines the methods for testing athletes and the development of lists of banned substances, while also exploring the prevalence of illicit PED production and distribution.

Keywords

sports, performance enhancement drugs , athletes , finance

Research Area

Business & Economics

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