Anabolic Steroids - Prescription drugs that mimic male hormones, but without most of the androgenic side effects of actual testosterone. Many bodybuilders use these dangerous drugs to help increase muscle mass and strength, even though possession of them is now a felony in most states.
Smith, Francis Larrieu - American distance runner, who competed in 5 Olympics and 2 World Championships in distances from the 800m to the marathon. She has held 17 American outdoor track records, which she said from age 16 to 38.
Sorensen, Olaf (1917-) - Came in 48th at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Marathon, when he ran a 2:55.21,0. He had his breakthrough when he was 34 years old. At nationals he won the marathon with more than 10 minutes. He also won the marathon title in 1952 and 1954.
Wide, Edvin - The Finnish-born Swede Edvin Wide was unlucky because he had to compete at the same days as Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola. This is why he never achieved an Olympic gold medal. He was always there after these two Finns; silver or bronze depending on if both Ritola and Nurmi were competing or only one of them.
