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: In the 1970s and 80s, the East German government systematically administered anabolic steroids (Oral-Turinabol) to young swimmers, often without their or their parents' consent.

: Some athletes, such as shot putter Heidi Krieger (now Andreas Krieger), were so physically altered by these "tools" of the state that they later underwent gender reassignment surgery. Institutional Sexual Abuse Scandals Swimmers.Turned.Into.Sexual.Processing.Tools.De...

: Reports indicate that sports authorities were often aware of these patterns but ignored or suppressed the information to protect the reputation of the sport. Sociological & Scientific Perspectives : In the 1970s and 80s, the East

Research often explores how the "swimming body" is viewed and "processed" through social and biological lenses. : In the 1970s and 80s

: Investigations have revealed that hundreds of swimmers in the United States were sexually abused over several decades by coaches and officials.