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3 unusual facts about Randy Barnes


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Randy Barnes (Eric Randolph Barnes, born 1966), American olympic shot putter

Randy Barnes

In 1998, he tested positive for androstenedione, an over-the-counter supplement (famously used by Mark McGwire) that is banned in track and field.

While at A&M, Randy worked with hall of famer conditioning coach Istvan Javorek.


Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put

In 1998, gold medalist Randy Barnes was tested positive for androstenedione (an over-the-counter supplement famously used by Mark McGwire), and was subsequently suspended from competition in the Olympic Games for life.


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