Overview
- SNAC announced Conte’s death on Nov. 3 via a post on X; he had disclosed treatment for pancreatic cancer earlier this year, and no funeral details have been released.
- Federal agents raided BALCO in 2003, and Conte pleaded guilty in 2005 to conspiracy to distribute steroids and money laundering, serving four months in federal prison.
- BALCO distributed designer steroids known as “the cream” and “the clear,” with a syringe tip sent by coach Trevor Graham helping trigger the probe that ensnared dozens of athletes.
- The scandal implicated stars including Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and Marion Jones, exposing loopholes in testing and helping spur tougher oversight such as MLB’s Mitchell investigation.
- After prison, Conte relaunched SNAC and became a prominent adviser in boxing, working with champions like Terence Crawford and Claressa Shields, as reactions to his death reflected his divisive legacy.