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Mitigating End-Stage Fatigue: Acute Inhaled Salmeterol Preserves Sprint Power in Simulated Cycling.
Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·November 1, 2025·PMID 41195895
Why it mattersIn competitive road cycling, final sprints often determine race outcomes, and any ergogenic effect of a permitted therapeutic agent could influence performance and fairness. This study challenges the assumption that inhaled salmeterol at therapeutic doses has no performance-enhancing effect, raising questions for anti-doping policy and athlete management.
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