Preview | Doping for Gold
Preview: Season 8 Episode 1 | 30s
In Cold War-era East Germany, young female athletes were injected with male hormones and anabolic steroids — all in the name of “international prestige through success in sports.” Twenty years later, many still suffer from the aftereffects: severe physical illness and disabilities. Discover the price these women paid to bring Olympic pride to their country.
Aired: 05/07/08
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