Kathy Jager will be allowed to compete at the age of 70

Kathy Jager, a famous sportswoman, tested positive for anabolic steroids at the 2011 USA National Masters Outdoor Track And Field Championships in Berea. That’s why this sportswoman was excluded from participation in competitions. Kathy Jager must not compete till the age of 70. This is the decision of the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
This sportswoman used steroids because these products were prescribed by the physician to stabilize her hormone balance. According to the rules of World Anti-Doping Agency, sportspersons may take steroids for medical needs and participate in competitions, if they receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). But as it is known, Kathy Jager did not receive a TUE that could allow her to use these substances without being banned from competitions.
It is necessary to observe that this popular sportswoman doesn’t treat application of anabolic steroids seriously.
This sportswoman tested positive for methyltestosterone at the 1999 World Association of Veteran Athletes World Championships in Gateshead (Great Britain) after she had broken world records in running of 100 meters. That competition was between sportspersons of 55-59 years old. It was the first time she was banned for application of banned substances. Now it was her second time.
As it was found out, this popular sportswoman utilized EstraTest HS that contained esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone in a pill.
Kathy Jager pointed out that she had administrated EstraTest for medical purposes. But the World Masters Association didn’t believe and refused to allow her to compete.
Kathy Jager’s case caused many debates. Several people condemned her for application of banned medications, others justified her.
When she was banned the first time, she took steroids in order to avoid menopausal problems. The drugs were prescribed by her healthcare provider. Later she ceased administrating prescribed medications and started to administrate herbal preparations.
So, this woman must not take part in competitions till the age of 70 years old. If she had received a TUE, she could compete. But nobody knows whether the WADA will give her a TUE or not.