performance-enhancing drugs – n. drugs used by athletic competitiors without permission that give them an unfair edge
stress – n. physical force or pressure
characteristics – adj. showing the special qualities of a person, thing, or group
therapeutic use exemption – n. permission to use something that may be banned because of health concerns
alternative – n. something that can be chosen instead of something else; a choice
allow – v. to permit; to let something happen
trophy – n. an object that is given as a prize for winning a game or event
blond – n. of a yellow or very light brown color