Victor Conte, BALCO scandal mastermind, dies at 75
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Victor Conte, founder of BALCO and a central figure in the steroid scandal involving elite athletes like Barry Bonds and Marion Jones, has died at 75. He was known for supplying undetectable performance-enhancing drugs and served prison time for steroid distribution. Despite his controversial past, he later became an advocate for anti-doping efforts.
- Conte, architect of BALCO scandal, dies at 75 ESPN
- Victor Conte, architect of infamous sport steroids scandal, dies aged 75 The Guardian
- Controversial Victor Conte prompts divided reaction after death USA Today
- Victor Conte, BALCO mastermind behind MLB and track steroids scandal, dead at 75 New York Post
- Victor Conte, founder of BALCO lab at center of Barry Bonds steroid scandal, dies at 75 The New York Times
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