Former Kansas City swimmer Max Jaben, now with Israel Olympic team, positive for horse steroid boldenone

Kansas City native Max Jaben tested positive for boldenone, as he attempted to swim in the 2008 Olympics for Israel.  Jaben swan for the Kansas City Blazers, as well as the Florida Gators and Missouri Tigers.  The KC Sat picks up the story.

Former Kansas City Blazers club swimmer Max Jaben, who qualified with Israel for the 2008 Olympic Games, acknowledged Thursday that he had tested positive for the anabolic steroid boldenone.

Reached via phone in Israel on Thursday, Jaben ardently declared his innocence and said he was “fully ready to fight this to the end.”

Jaben said he was awaiting the results of an analysis of his “B” sample from a drug test administered in April, though he admitted his Olympic dreams were in serious doubt.

“There is a chance that I still could be in the Olympics. Is it a good chance? I would like to say it is, but it’s not,” Jaben said. “I’m very optimistic. … However this is a sticky situation in sports. If you test positive for something, many people aren’t interested in your truth. They’re only interested in the positive drug test.”

There are two interesting angles to the story:

• 1.  Boldenone is Equipoise, the same steroid fitness competitor Julie Coram tested positive.
• 2.  Max Jaben is also the name of a 40s-50s gangster from Kansas City who gained fame as a gambler and federal crime target.

Jaben denies use of the anabolic steroid.  The B test awaits confirmation.

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Comments

[Anon]

I actually went to school with this guy in KC. Right there on State Line (sup Barstownians).

I wouldn't believe a word he says now.