Four Corners

Secret Sports Doping (1997x40)

Air date: Oct 20, 1997

By Hans-Joachim Seppelt. Ex SFB with studio and satellite interviews: This report reveals details about the East German sports doping program. Some members of the former swimming team reveal the way the system worked - and the toll it took on their lives. However, many authorities and trainers continue to deny this program existed. In a satellite interview after the report Jorge Hoffman (swimmer) tells Chris Masters of his experience, and reporter Hans-Joachim Seppelt tells of reaction to the report and Australian coach, Don Talbot is also interviewed in studio.