Hmm, it does seem like the ban on methylhexaneamine was put in place in 2009. In which case I don't agree with a retroactive ban on those who tested positive in events prior to the ban.

Do I think supplements helped Sammy Sosa hit the ball better, yes absolutely as they allowed him to train at a level surpassing what is possible naturally. Does that discredit his individual talent? No. Sosa was a phenomenal baseball player and exciting to watch. Would he have hit as many home runs with out the doping? Nope. Would he still have hit a lot? Yep.

I mean I understand the logic behind their use, these people spend their whole lives trying to be the best of the best, at some point you start asking your self, what else can I do to achieve this.

As for OTC compounds, the goal for the olympics (or at least what should be the goal) is to create an absolutely level playing field. The games should be a testament to what is the best of the best through human training. The logic behind the banned substances is clear, and their is always biochemical justification for doing so.

That said, I stand by the thought that retroactive removal of accolades for use of substances that were NOT banned at the time is not okay. We make rules of gamesmanship and those rules apply to all moments going forward until a rule is revoked. The rules of gamesmanship don't apply to times before the rules existed.