News30 Jul 2006


IAAF monitoring USADA in Gatlin case

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MonteCarloThe IAAF noted last night the announcement by Justin Gatlin (USA) that he tested positive for testosterone on 22 April 2006 at the Kansas Relays.

The IAAF can also confirm that Gatlin has agreed to attend a hearing before the USADA Review Board which is expected to take place shortly. If the USADA procedure concludes by confirming the violation, the sanction under IAAF rules will be a life ban.

President Lamine Diack said: “Although it is a matter of deep regret that one of the biggest stars of our sport is facing serious doping charges, I would take this opportunity to emphasise the IAAF’s total commitment to the fight against doping. In order to defend the credibility of our sport, we will engage all our efforts, in co-operation with partners such as USADA, to defend the majority of athletes who are clean, against those who break our anti-doping rules. “

The full IAAF Anti-Doping Rules including the disciplinary procedures to be followed in doping-related cases can be found on the IAAF website via http://www.iaaf.org/antidoping/news/index.html

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