What is a potential impact of taking PEDs on performance?

• A. Improve performance
• B. Tarnish reputation of athlete
• C. Public Shame for athlete
• D. Raise suspicion in future results

Answer: (A)

Performance-enhancing drugs can directly boost performance because they often increase muscle strength, endurance, or recovery, allowing an athlete to train harder and compete at a higher level. This direct improvement is what the question is asking about. The other outcomes—reputation damage, public shaming, and heightened suspicion about future results—are important consequences athletes may face, but they are not changes to performance itself. Also, it’s important to note that PED use is banned in sport and comes with serious health risks and sanctions, which can outweigh any potential gains.