A scientist, key leaders, and an athlete experienced in the field of anti-doping discuss Amgen's contribution to the goal of creating clean and safe athletic contests for all and their perspectives on doping.
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Steve Elliott, Amgen scientific consultant and former Amgen scientific executive director
"At Amgen we strive to develop breakthrough medicines for patients fighting serious conditions – and we do all we can to prevent the misuse of those medicines. We have consistently supported various anti-doping efforts and educational campaigns over the last decade to help combat this problem, including our most recent effort to strengthen the Amgen Tour of California anti-doping standards."The bottom line is, our medicines were developed to treat appropriate patients. It is not cycling that is bad, it's not Amgen that is bad, and it's not the drug that is bad. There are a few people who are cheating with our drug, we have made it clear we do not like it and are doing what we can to stop it."
Travis Tygart, chief executive officer,
United States Anti-Doping Agency
"AEG Sports (owner of the Amgen Tour of California) and Amgen should be commended for being proactive about the problem of doping in sport and for protecting clean competition at this event. By engaging USADA to establish an independent program that employs stringent anti-doping standards, this sets a strong example for other sports organizations to be proactive and follow AEG's and Amgen's lead."
Dr. Matthias Kamber, director, Antidoping Switzerland
"Antidoping Switzerland appreciates Amgen's support of the fight against doping in Switzerland, which has included scientific collaboration and funding for increased anti-doping testing. In 2009, with Amgen's support, it was possible for us to start blood profiling and blood testing in the sport of swimming with a special project called 'Clean Water.'"
Kristin Armstrong, professional road bicycle racer and Olympic gold medalist
"Representing my country, and winning an Olympic Gold medal was one of the biggest accomplishments of my career and my life. I take pride in knowing that my achievements come from hard work and dedication, not from any shortcuts. I compete clean for myself, my family, and my fellow athletes, but most importantly I compete clean to protect the sport I love so that future generations of athletes can enjoy a level playing field and healthy competition."
