Are Olympic Runners Allowed to have caffeine? ?

Question

My wife and I are debating this issue. Help us settle it.

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Answer 1

this might be off topic, but i heard that the racers in the tour de france race are given cola sometimes for instant energy, i think some runners will drink soda for instant energey purposes, it wont be goood though for the distance runners.

Answer 2

Caffeine is still monitored but no longer prohibited.  Check the WADA web site for more information.

Answer 3

Officially not, from what I can gather.

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From a physioligical and biochemical point of view, caffeine can have both a positive and a megative impact on athletic performance.