This week sees the election of a new WADA President. Since as of this writing there is only one candidate, and no one else on the horizon (you never know between now and Sunday when the election is what might come up), it's going to, for me at least, taking some time getting used to a new person at the helm. I only hope whoever heads WADA as of Sunday will continue the legacy that Dick Pound has laid down. WADA's HQ are to remain in Montreal so there might be some behind the scenes help if he is called upon. I can't see him just walking away from the fight against doping.
Whoever is in the President's chair as of Sunday has some big shoes to fill. And hopefully, will continue the tough-as-nails stance against the issues that have come up this year. Marion Jones for one. Whoever the medals go to, the new guy better get it right from the get-go, otherwise we could be in for a rough ride, and whoever works doping control next year will have their hands full due to the fact it will be open season for the cheaters due to the fact the first year included falling down on the job.
Whoever is elected, remember this: you aren't there to make friends. You're there to clean up sport and the future of a clean Olympics is on your hands.
Don't let it get away.
