Richard Anthony "Dick" Rydze (born March 15, 1950) is an American former diver who competed in the

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. Rydze was born in

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. He competed in diving at the

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and won his silver medal while obtaining his MD at the

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. He also served as one of the team doctors for the

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from 1985 until June 2007.

Arrest

Dr. Rydze was charged in a 185-count indictment with conspiracy to illegally distribute steroids, human growth hormone and painkillers including oxycodone on October 17, 2012 and appeared in

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on October 19, 2012.

References

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