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Victor Conte, BALCO Scandal Architect, Dies at 75

11/4/2025

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Victor Conte, the architect of the BALCO steroid scandal, died on November 3 at age 75 after battling pancreatic cancer, announced by SNAC.
Conte pleaded guilty in 2005 to conspiracy and money laundering and served four months in prison.
He later founded SNAC, advised boxers such as Terence Crawford, and remained active in boxing.
Conte expressed remorse for his past despite skepticism from Jeff Novitzky.

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Victor Conte, the architect of the BALCO steroid scandal, died on November 3 at age 75 after battling pancreatic cancer, announced by SNAC.
Conte pleaded guilty in 2005 to conspiracy and money laundering and served four months in prison.
He later founded SNAC, advised boxers such as Terence Crawford, and remained active in boxing.
Conte expressed remorse for his past despite skepticism from Jeff Novitzky.