[AWildC182]

Used to compete in very high level amateur races in another sport. Winning for the sake of winning alone is addictive, though not always in a bad way. Some just become more obsessed than others.

I should add, not everyone dopes though. My sport was relatively clean due to the amateur nature and the limited efficacy. Those of us who leaned toward technical competency were usually able to take on the roid-dudes without too much difficulty.

[marcmartino]

But could you take on roid-dudes who also leaned toward technical competency?

[AWildC182]

Sure, but it's really complex. They existed but were somewhat rare because there just wasn't that much incentive because there wasn't any money. The ones who went that direction tended to either be in a different part of the sport that favored technical competency less (sorry US mens 8+...) or were just extremely frustrated with their performance because they didn't understand the multifaceted nature of the competition.

[eckza]

What sport, if you don't mind the question?

[AWildC182]

Rowing. Used to race the 1x/2x at the 'elite' level.