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Jason Kelce walks back steroid claim about Triple Crown winner: ‘Wasn’t trying to get people riled up’
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce apologized after he faced backlash for his theory former racehorse champion Secretariat was on steroids when the thoroughbred became the ninth Triple Crown winner in history.
During the May 8 edition of the “New Heights” podcast, which Jason co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce, the former NFL offensive lineman cited Secretariat’s speed records when he claimed the horse was “juiced to the gills.”
He later doubled down on his claim by suggesting Secretariat’s “unparalleled muscular stature” was concerning.
But the fact this horse had unparalleled muscular stature and died with an enlarged heart, and raced at a time when steroids were extremely prevalent, without adequate testing, raises flags in my book,” Kelce wrote in a social media post.
Jason Kelce (Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
But he later walked back those claims, saying, “I’m sorry everyone, wasn’t trying to get people riled up,” Kelce wrote on X, formerly Twitter, May 9.
He added it was “unfair to assume these things publicly.”
A groom washes down American thoroughbred Secretariat (1970-1989) on the eve of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., June 8, 1973. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
“I really thought it was just known that in the 70s steroid use was rampant,” Kelce wrote. “I’m not trying to take away from Secretariat’s, or anyone from that eras legacy. You’re right, without proof it is unfair to assume these things publicly, I apologize.”
I’m sorry everyone, wasn’t trying to get people riled up, I really thought it was just known that in the 70s steroid use was rampant. I’m not trying to take away from Secretariat’s, or anyone from that eras legacy. You’re right, without proof it is unfair to assume these things
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