Operación Puerto doping case facts for kids
The Operación Puerto doping case was a big investigation in Spain. It started in May 2006. It looked into athletes using special substances to cheat in sports.
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What Was Operación Puerto?
This investigation was about athletes using substances that are not allowed. These substances are called doping. They give athletes an unfair advantage over others. It's like cheating in a game or competition. The main goal of Operación Puerto was to find out who was involved in this unfair practice.
The Doctor at the Center
A doctor named Eufemiano Fuentes was a key person in this case. He was believed to have helped many athletes. About 200 professional athletes were linked to him. They were thought to have received these forbidden substances from him.
Which Sports Were Affected?
The investigation looked at many sports. It included well-known tennis and football stars. But most of the attention was on professional road cyclists. A smaller number of cyclists were named in the investigation.
What Happened Next?
By May 2007, many athletes were cleared. Fifteen athletes were found not guilty. However, three athletes admitted they had used doping. There was also strong evidence that some athletes had used a type of doping called blood doping. This means they used their own blood or someone else's blood to get more oxygen.
See also
In Spanish: Operación Puerto para niños
