Investigators looking into the use of steroids by atheltes have evidence of steroid use by a number of track-and-field stars who are expected to be on the team fielded by the US at the Athens' Olympics. At present, the names remain part of sealed court filings, but may become public in the coming weeks as the Senate committee looking into BALCO subpoened the documents. There is allegedly evidence of 29 checks written by track-and-field atheltes to the founder of BALCO, Victor Conte. Among them are a $7350 check from "an Olympic gold medalist," an $875 check from a "current world-record holder," a $1,000 check from "a current world champion," and a $195 check from a "US champion."
~Adam
Full Version: US Olympians & Doping
I wonder if some of these people will end up being disqualified after they're tested at the Olympics?
I would doubt that any--if proven--would even go to Athens! Too many other nations' Olympic committees already think US athletes got special treatment in the past.
~Adam
~Adam
Story links Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery to steroids. From ESPN.com
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The story on the San Francisco Chronicle's Web site, quoting sources who requested anonymity, said Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative founder Victor Conte told the federal investigators that Jones and Montgomery received the performance-enhancing substances in exchange for endorsements of his nutritional supplement.
Jones' attorney, Joseph Burton, issued a statement saying the Chronicle's story was wrong.
. . .
Jones won an unprecedented five track medals -- three of them gold -- at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her boyfriend, Montgomery, holds the world record of 9.78 seconds in the 100 meters.
A source who requested anonymity told the Chronicle that Conte's statements to federal investigators came after agents raided BALCO last September. Three other anonymous sources confirmed to the Chronicle the information about Jones receiving drugs from Conte.
Sources told the newspaper that federal agents were told that Jones and Montgomery received a then-undetectable steroid known as \"the clear\" and a testosterone-based steroid known as \"the cream\" in exchange for endorsing a zinc- and magnesium-based, legal nutritional product called ZMA.
Prosecutors have identified \"the clear\" as THG, which was unmasked last summer by anti-doping officials. Five track and field athletes and four NFL players have tested positive for THG. Jones and Montgomery were not among that group.
Jones' attorney, Joseph Burton, issued a statement saying the Chronicle's story was wrong.
. . .
Jones won an unprecedented five track medals -- three of them gold -- at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her boyfriend, Montgomery, holds the world record of 9.78 seconds in the 100 meters.
A source who requested anonymity told the Chronicle that Conte's statements to federal investigators came after agents raided BALCO last September. Three other anonymous sources confirmed to the Chronicle the information about Jones receiving drugs from Conte.
Sources told the newspaper that federal agents were told that Jones and Montgomery received a then-undetectable steroid known as \"the clear\" and a testosterone-based steroid known as \"the cream\" in exchange for endorsing a zinc- and magnesium-based, legal nutritional product called ZMA.
Prosecutors have identified \"the clear\" as THG, which was unmasked last summer by anti-doping officials. Five track and field athletes and four NFL players have tested positive for THG. Jones and Montgomery were not among that group.
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Adam:
There is allegedly evidence of 29 checks written by track-and-field atheltes to the founder of BALCO, Victor Conte. Among them are a $7350 check from \"an Olympic gold medalist,\" an $875 check from a \"current world-record holder,\" a $1,000 check from \"a current world champion,\" and a $195 check from a \"US champion.\"
~Adam
According to today's New York Times, the $7,350 check from "an Olympic gold medalist" came from Marion Jones.
There is allegedly evidence of 29 checks written by track-and-field atheltes to the founder of BALCO, Victor Conte. Among them are a $7350 check from \"an Olympic gold medalist,\" an $875 check from a \"current world-record holder,\" a $1,000 check from \"a current world champion,\" and a $195 check from a \"US champion.\"
~Adam
The latest on ESPN.com
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A report obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury News indicates that the owner of Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative told federal investigators he gave steroids to nearly 30 athletes, including Barry Bonds and track stars Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery.
. . .
According to the Mercury News, Conte, in the report by IRS agent Jeff Novitzky and co-signed by San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force officer Jon Columbet, is quoted as saying:
Bonds' trainer, Greg Anderson, brought Bonds and several other baseball players to BALCO to obtain drugs at the beginning of the 2003 season. The steroids were the allegedly giving to Bonds in exchange for his endorsement of Conte's legal supplement, ZMA -- a zinc- and magnesium-based, legal nutritional product.
Conte allegedly gave Jones steroids for free in exchange for her endorsement of ZMA. Conte stopped working with Jones in 2001.
Conte gave Montgomery steroids in 2002 just before the sprinter set the world record in the 100-meters, at 9.78 seconds, in Paris.
. . .
According to the Mercury News, Conte, in the report by IRS agent Jeff Novitzky and co-signed by San Mateo County Narcotics Task Force officer Jon Columbet, is quoted as saying:
Bonds' trainer, Greg Anderson, brought Bonds and several other baseball players to BALCO to obtain drugs at the beginning of the 2003 season. The steroids were the allegedly giving to Bonds in exchange for his endorsement of Conte's legal supplement, ZMA -- a zinc- and magnesium-based, legal nutritional product.
Conte allegedly gave Jones steroids for free in exchange for her endorsement of ZMA. Conte stopped working with Jones in 2001.
Conte gave Montgomery steroids in 2002 just before the sprinter set the world record in the 100-meters, at 9.78 seconds, in Paris.
From San Jose Mercury News: Names named. 8 of the 27 have already tested positive (*)
These are the 27 athletes alleged in a federal investigator's memorandum to have received THG from Balco Laboratories. Those who have tested positive for the designer steroid are denoted with an asterisk:
BASEBALL
Barry Bonds: No. 3 on all-time home run list. Testified before federal grand jury.
Gary Sheffield: New York Yankees standout and former Bonds workout partner. Testified before grand jury.
Jason Giambi: Former A's star now with the New York Yankees. Testified before grand jury.
Jeremy Giambi Former A's player; Jason's younger brother. Testified before grand jury.
Armando Rios: Former Giants player.
FOOTBALL
* Bill Romanowski: Former Raiders linebacker known for taking large amounts of legal supplement. Testified before grand jury.
* Dana Stubblefield: Lineman who was the NFL's 1997 defensive player of the year. Testified before grand jury.
Josh Taves: Former Raiders defensive lineman.
* Barret Robbins: Raiders center who went AWOL from team before 2003 Super Bowl. Testified before grand jury.
* Chris Cooper: Raiders defensive lineman. Testified before grand jury.
Johnnie Morton: Wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs. Testified before grand jury.
Daryl Gardener: Was with the Denver Broncos last season.
TRACK AND FIELD
Marion Jones: Five-medal winner at 2000 Olympics, including three gold. Testified before grand jury.
Tim Montgomery: World-record holder in the 100 meters. Testified before grand jury.
* Regina Jacobs: Qualified for four U.S. Olympic teams in middle-distance events. Testified before grand jury.
* Kevin Toth: Shot put of 74 feet, 4 1/2 inches last April was world's best since 1990. Testified before grand jury.
Alvin Harrison: 2000 Olympic 400-meter silver medalist; two-time gold medalist in 4x400 relay. Testified before grand jury.
Calvin Harrison: Alvin's twin; 2000 Olympic gold medalist in 4x400 relay. Testified before grand jury.
Kelli White: 2003 world outdoor 100- and 200-meter champion. Testified before grand jury.
Chryste Gaines: 2000 Olympic 4x100 relay bronze medalist; 1996 Olympic 4x100 relay gold medalist. Testified before grand jury.
Eric Thomas: 2003 U.S. 400-meter hurdles champion.
Michelle Collins: 2003 world indoor and U.S. indoor 200-meter champion. Testified before grand jury.
Ramon Clay: 2002 U.S. outdoor 200-meter champion.
* Dwain Chambers: English sprinter banned by UK Athletics in February for taking steroids.
* John McEwen: Second at 2002 U.S. outdoor hammer-throw compeition.
Zhanna Block: Ukrainian sprinter; two-time world outdoor gold medalist.
Olga Vasdeki: Greek triple jumper.
These are the 27 athletes alleged in a federal investigator's memorandum to have received THG from Balco Laboratories. Those who have tested positive for the designer steroid are denoted with an asterisk:
BASEBALL
Barry Bonds: No. 3 on all-time home run list. Testified before federal grand jury.
Gary Sheffield: New York Yankees standout and former Bonds workout partner. Testified before grand jury.
Jason Giambi: Former A's star now with the New York Yankees. Testified before grand jury.
Jeremy Giambi Former A's player; Jason's younger brother. Testified before grand jury.
Armando Rios: Former Giants player.
FOOTBALL
* Bill Romanowski: Former Raiders linebacker known for taking large amounts of legal supplement. Testified before grand jury.
* Dana Stubblefield: Lineman who was the NFL's 1997 defensive player of the year. Testified before grand jury.
Josh Taves: Former Raiders defensive lineman.
* Barret Robbins: Raiders center who went AWOL from team before 2003 Super Bowl. Testified before grand jury.
* Chris Cooper: Raiders defensive lineman. Testified before grand jury.
Johnnie Morton: Wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs. Testified before grand jury.
Daryl Gardener: Was with the Denver Broncos last season.
TRACK AND FIELD
Marion Jones: Five-medal winner at 2000 Olympics, including three gold. Testified before grand jury.
Tim Montgomery: World-record holder in the 100 meters. Testified before grand jury.
* Regina Jacobs: Qualified for four U.S. Olympic teams in middle-distance events. Testified before grand jury.
* Kevin Toth: Shot put of 74 feet, 4 1/2 inches last April was world's best since 1990. Testified before grand jury.
Alvin Harrison: 2000 Olympic 400-meter silver medalist; two-time gold medalist in 4x400 relay. Testified before grand jury.
Calvin Harrison: Alvin's twin; 2000 Olympic gold medalist in 4x400 relay. Testified before grand jury.
Kelli White: 2003 world outdoor 100- and 200-meter champion. Testified before grand jury.
Chryste Gaines: 2000 Olympic 4x100 relay bronze medalist; 1996 Olympic 4x100 relay gold medalist. Testified before grand jury.
Eric Thomas: 2003 U.S. 400-meter hurdles champion.
Michelle Collins: 2003 world indoor and U.S. indoor 200-meter champion. Testified before grand jury.
Ramon Clay: 2002 U.S. outdoor 200-meter champion.
* Dwain Chambers: English sprinter banned by UK Athletics in February for taking steroids.
* John McEwen: Second at 2002 U.S. outdoor hammer-throw compeition.
Zhanna Block: Ukrainian sprinter; two-time world outdoor gold medalist.
Olga Vasdeki: Greek triple jumper.
US hammer throwers John McEwan and Melissa Price have been banned from competition for two years for testing positive for the designer steroid THG. Their attorney is looking into an appeal.
~Adam
~Adam
ESPN.com/AP is saying that sprinter Kelli White has "accepted" a 2-year ban.
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Sprinter Kelli White has accepted a two-year drug ban that will keep her out of the Athens Olympics, the San Jose Mercury News reported Wednesday.
Update: Kelli White has admitted her wrongdoing, and will be stripped of her World Championship and U.S. national titles dating back to 2001.QUOTE
\"In doing this, I have not only cheated myself, but also my family, friends and sport,\" White said in a statement through her attorney, Jerrold Colton. \"I am sorry for the poor choices I have made.\"
. . .
White is the first athlete to be suspended based on information from the BALCO case.
. . .
That means she will be stripped of her gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters at last year's world championships in Paris, and a gold and bronze at the 2001 worlds in Edmonton.
Torri Edwards of the United States now becomes the 2003 world champion in the 100, with Zhanna Block of Ukraine moving up to silver and Chandra Sturrup of Bahamas to bronze.
The new 200 world champion is Russia's Anastaiya Kapachinskaya, who faces losing her world indoor title and a two-year ban of her own after testing positive for steroids. Edwards moves up to silver and France's Muriel Hurtis gets the bronze.
Edwards also was declared the 2003 outdoor champion in the 100 and 200, her first two national titles.
. . .
White is the first athlete to be suspended based on information from the BALCO case.
. . .
That means she will be stripped of her gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters at last year's world championships in Paris, and a gold and bronze at the 2001 worlds in Edmonton.
Torri Edwards of the United States now becomes the 2003 world champion in the 100, with Zhanna Block of Ukraine moving up to silver and Chandra Sturrup of Bahamas to bronze.
The new 200 world champion is Russia's Anastaiya Kapachinskaya, who faces losing her world indoor title and a two-year ban of her own after testing positive for steroids. Edwards moves up to silver and France's Muriel Hurtis gets the bronze.
Edwards also was declared the 2003 outdoor champion in the 100 and 200, her first two national titles.
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Warning letters:
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The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has sent world 100-meter record holder Tim Montgomery a letter informing him that he may have committed a drug violation that could ban him from the Athens Olympics, a source within the U.S. Olympic movement said Tuesday.
Three other U.S. track athletes were sent similar letters. They are Olympic silver medalist in the 400 meters Alvin Harrison and sprinters Christye Gaines and Michelle Collins, according to the source, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Three other U.S. track athletes were sent similar letters. They are Olympic silver medalist in the 400 meters Alvin Harrison and sprinters Christye Gaines and Michelle Collins, according to the source, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The US Anti-Doping Agency (party people, all, I'm sure) have sent letters to Tim Montgomery, Chryste Gaines, Michelle Collins, and Alvin Harrison informing them of "potential" doping violations that couls result in their being kept off the the US team heading to Athens. The USADA hopes to conclude its investigation by July 9, which is the first day of the US Olympic trials in Sacramento.
For those who don't know the athletes mentioned:
Montgomery: World record (100 meters,) 2000 gold medalist (400 meter relay.)
Gaines: Two-time Olympic medalist (400 meter relay,) 2001 US national champion (100 meters.)
Collins: 2003 world indoor champion (200 meters.)
Harrison: 2000 Olympic silver medalist (400 meters,) two-time gold medalist (1600 meter relay.)
~Adam
For those who don't know the athletes mentioned:
Montgomery: World record (100 meters,) 2000 gold medalist (400 meter relay.)
Gaines: Two-time Olympic medalist (400 meter relay,) 2001 US national champion (100 meters.)
Collins: 2003 world indoor champion (200 meters.)
Harrison: 2000 Olympic silver medalist (400 meters,) two-time gold medalist (1600 meter relay.)
~Adam
No letter was sent to Marion Jones. Interesting, since she's Montgomery's girlfriend and the mother of his child.
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Joe in Philly:
No letter was sent to Marion Jones. Interesting, since she's Montgomery's girlfriend and the mother of his child.
Not yet, anyway. However, she is in a bit of a spitting match with IOC Committee President Jacques Rogge, who this past Sunday said it was "stupid" of Jones to "have a link with someone like Charlie Francis," (the banned Ben Johnson's coach.) Jones called that "an extremely ignorant comment" and defended Montgomery as "a good person, a great athlete and an even better father." No letter was sent to Marion Jones. Interesting, since she's Montgomery's girlfriend and the mother of his child.
Keep in mind that under the agreement the athletes approved, they can be banned from competing in Athens for mere suspicion of doping--it does not have to proven "beyond a reasonable doubt."
~Adam
In another thread, WSUGuy1982 posted
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/news/story?id=1821315
Hearsay will be allowed to help determine if athletes are guilty of using performance enchancing drugs. I don't know if I like this at all. I am sure that either way my girl Marion Jones will be okay and will run in Athens. If not there is still young talent out there who can represent the USA well like Angela Williams, Lauryn Williams, Muna Lee, and Torri Edwards. and I can't forget the veteran Inger Miller.
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/news/story?id=1821315
Hearsay will be allowed to help determine if athletes are guilty of using performance enchancing drugs. I don't know if I like this at all. I am sure that either way my girl Marion Jones will be okay and will run in Athens. If not there is still young talent out there who can represent the USA well like Angela Williams, Lauryn Williams, Muna Lee, and Torri Edwards. and I can't forget the veteran Inger Miller.
The wording is interesting: instead of the standard burden of proof used in criminal cases ("beyond a reasonable doubt,") the USADA will have to prove doping "to the comfortable satisfaction" of the panel. Haven't all the athletes agreed to abide by the rules and decisions of the USADA? If they have, Marion Jones--and others who may be be kept from Athens--have no limited bases for criticisms of the USADA.
~Adam
~Adam
Regarding Tim Montgomery, there are new reports that the USADA alleges he used five banned steroids as well as bloodbooster EPO, human growth hormone and insulin.The USADA says it has proof Montgomery was using these substances in 2000. Additionally, the agency says it "anticipates testimony" that Montgomery has "admitted used of the 'clear'," (code for THG.) Additionally, the USADA claims to have urine and blood samples consistent with the use of banned substances.
Montgomery continues to deny any wrongdoing.
~Adam
Montgomery continues to deny any wrongdoing.
~Adam
The sport of Track and Field needs to be cleaned up and so I am glad that the U.S. Doping committee and other Federations are out there doing their job. What's the point of trying to get away with using banned drugs. Everyone who is caught and tests positives deserves to have bans and suspensions from the sport. Furthermore, I just think that it is a huge distraction for Marion Jones with all the attention and her name being thrown around for using drugs. The U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials are next month.
Tim Montgomery, Michelle Collins, Chryste Gaines, and Alvin Harrison--all holders of Olympic medals or world champions--are in the crosshairs of the USADA which is seeking lifetime bans on all four for using steroids and other banned substances. Though none of the athletes failed a drug test for steroids, the USADA built its case on such things as e-mails and doping calendars ("if it's Tuesday, this must be clear.") Attorneys for the athletes say they will appeal in arbitration. In the four years USADA has been in existence, no athlete has been completely exonerated in such hearings but some had penalties reduced.
~Adam
~Adam
In the leaked grand jury testimony that also implicated Barry Bonds (discussed in a thread in the baseball board) Tim Montgomery admitted to taking banned steroids and performance-enhancing drugs. He testified that he received weekly doses of growth hormone and "the clear" over an eight-month period in 2001 and referred to "the clear" as a "magic potion."
~Adam
~Adam
The U.S. may have to forfeit its 4x400 mens gold medal from the Sydney Olympics as it is revealed that Jerome Young tested positive for nandrolone in 1999 (U.S. track & field allowed him to compete after a follow-up test was clean).
This just gets curiouser & curiouser (what would we do without Lewis Carroll?) The Internatuonal Association of of Athletics Federation (IAAF) will not step in to suspend US athletes facing doping allegations unless there is firm & hard evidence of failed drug tests. Thus, those facing possible lifetime bans--since the USADA will use less stringent standards for banishment--could still compete in Athens! The IAAF hopes all six pending US doping cases will be completed before the Olympics.
USA Tarck & Field said the six facing doping charges will be allowed to compete at thetrials starting Friday.
~Adam
USA Tarck & Field said the six facing doping charges will be allowed to compete at thetrials starting Friday.
~Adam
Marion Jones has faced swirling accusations of steroid use--to which she threatened to sue the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency if they barred her from Athens--due to her involvement with Balco (and the fact that her former husband, shot-putter C.J. Hunter, was a steroid user and her present husband, sprinter Tim Montgomery, is himself under a cloud of suspicion) failed to qualify for the 100m, finishing fifth in the U.S. Olympic trials.
She could still qualify for the 200m, long jump, or be asked to join the relays.
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How ironic. Tim Montgomery, world record holder, finishes seventh in the U.S. Olympic trials \"saving the U.S. Olympic committee from having to kick him off the team if he is found guilty of using steroids.
Former world record holder and reigning champion Maurice Greene was the top qualifier at 9.91 seconds.
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She could still qualify for the 200m, long jump, or be asked to join the relays.
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How ironic. Tim Montgomery, world record holder, finishes seventh in the U.S. Olympic trials \"saving the U.S. Olympic committee from having to kick him off the team if he is found guilty of using steroids.
Former world record holder and reigning champion Maurice Greene was the top qualifier at 9.91 seconds.
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Montgomery, naturally, blamed the media for his failure. Good for you, Tim! I just knew that a reporter was holding a gun to your head, forcing you to take those steroids and then forcing you to stop when the investigations began, thus causing you to run slower than a whole mess of other runners. Thanks for restoring my faith in you! 
Will there be anybody left? Tori Edwards next U.S. star to fall.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Torri Edwards, the second-place finisher in the women's 100 meters in the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, has tested positive for a banned stimulant, the Chicago Tribune reported.
The 27-year-old Edwards was awarded the gold medal in the 100 last year in the world championships after Kelli White, another U.S. sprinter, was stripped of the title. White has been suspended from competition for two years after admitting using steroids and several other banned substances.
Edwards also moved from third to second in the world 200 finish because White lost her gold medal in that event, too.
The 27-year-old Edwards was awarded the gold medal in the 100 last year in the world championships after Kelli White, another U.S. sprinter, was stripped of the title. White has been suspended from competition for two years after admitting using steroids and several other banned substances.
Edwards also moved from third to second in the world 200 finish because White lost her gold medal in that event, too.
What I don't understand about the Torri Edwards case is since she failed the test earlier this season, why did the results surface just now? And why was she allowed to compete at the trials if authorities knew she had already tested positive for the stimulant nikethamide?
~Adam
~Adam
I've been wondering to myself recently if steroids-mania hasn't knocked Jones and cyclist Lance Armstrong off their games. That is, if the "controversies" and the daily slams aren't taking a mental toll.
Could steroid allegations be the "new trash talk" or "new head game"? Reductionist, maybe, but it does seem like Jones and Armstrong have suffered a bit from the press...
Could steroid allegations be the "new trash talk" or "new head game"? Reductionist, maybe, but it does seem like Jones and Armstrong have suffered a bit from the press...
There's a good article here which says that Marion Jones shouldn't really have been expected to make the 100 m team based on her recent results. Remember, she's only been racing again since February after giving birth.
I hadn't realized Lance Armstrong had been accused.
I hadn't realized Lance Armstrong had been accused.
Armstrong has had a rough few days (rough week...week or two, even). I know he's not an Olympian, but there has been sooooooooo much about steroids on the news, from the Baseball All-Star game to Jones and other Olympians to Armstrong, I was really curious about the connections.
let me spell out every disclaimer i can think of:
i'm not accusing anyone of anything
i have no inside information i'm willing to share
they are innocent and if accused deserve due process
yada
yada
yada
another possibility regarding the recent performances of heretofore unbeatable athletes -- maybe, with all the current brouhaha, they are competing clean.
i'm not accusing anyone of anything
i have no inside information i'm willing to share
they are innocent and if accused deserve due process
yada
yada
yada
another possibility regarding the recent performances of heretofore unbeatable athletes -- maybe, with all the current brouhaha, they are competing clean.
A little off topic, but what the article failed to metnion is that if Torrie Edwards is bumped from competing for the USA in the 100m in Athens, Lauryn Williams will move up to 2nd and GAIL DEVERS will move up to third!!!
Gail Devers?!?
She's still running???
She's still running???
Yup! She had a great indoor season (won the both the US & World titles at 60m) and at 37 was looking to qualify for her fourth straight Olympic team (which she did by finishing fourth in the 100m, she made the relay). She'll be trying for the 100m hurdles this weekend. The irony of her finishing fourth to 20 year-old Lauryn Williams in the 100m final was that Williams out "leaned" Devers at the tape. Devers wom both of her Olympic 100m gold medals in '92 & '96 by the narrowest of margins by being smart enough to lean with her head over the finish line. The youngster beat the master.
On Nightline tonight: Olympians.
QUOTE
Fair Play
Thursday, July 15
If the use of some illegal performance enhancing steroid can, as many coaches and athletes clearly believe, give one sprinter that tenth of a second edge over another, that would be grossly unfair. As Olympic season approaches, Nightline takes a look at doping.
Thursday, July 15
If the use of some illegal performance enhancing steroid can, as many coaches and athletes clearly believe, give one sprinter that tenth of a second edge over another, that would be grossly unfair. As Olympic season approaches, Nightline takes a look at doping.
More steroid problems for U.S. sprinters. This from the Chicago Tribune.
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U.S. sprinter Mickey Grimes, who lost a 2003 Pan American Games gold medal in the 100 meters after testing positive for a banned stimulant, has tested positive this year for a banned anabolic steroid, according to sources familiar with the case.
Grimes is the third U.S. athlete from one of the world's most prominent track club teams, HSInternational of Irvine, Calif., to have tested positive in the past three months.
Grimes was found positive for norandrosterone in out-of-competition testing by the international track federation (IAAF) May 25 in Los Angeles.
Grimes is an HSI teammate of Larry Wade, who has also tested positive for norandrosterone, and sprinter Torri Edwards, runner-up in the Olympic trials 100 meters, who tested positive for for a banned stimulant.. All three cases were first reported by the Tribune this week.
Marion Jones has withdrawn from the 200m and qualifies only in the long jump.Grimes is the third U.S. athlete from one of the world's most prominent track club teams, HSInternational of Irvine, Calif., to have tested positive in the past three months.
Grimes was found positive for norandrosterone in out-of-competition testing by the international track federation (IAAF) May 25 in Los Angeles.
Grimes is an HSI teammate of Larry Wade, who has also tested positive for norandrosterone, and sprinter Torri Edwards, runner-up in the Olympic trials 100 meters, who tested positive for for a banned stimulant.. All three cases were first reported by the Tribune this week.
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The Sydney Olympics gold-medal-winning US 1600-meter realy team looks to be stripped of its medal because Jerome Young took part in the relay after testing positive for the steroid nandrolone, in a June 1999 test. That's the recommendation of the International Association of Athletics Federation, with the case now moving to the IOC for review. IAAF secretary general Istvan Gyulai: "The message is that whoever you are, full compliance with IAAF rules is mandatory. It is not possible to bypass, even if it takes four or five years for justice." At the 2000 Games, Jerome Young ran in the preliminary and semifinal rounds of the relay, but not in the final round (that was run by Alvin Harrison, Antonio Pettigrew, Calvin Harrison, and Michael Johnson.) Side point: Alvin Harrison currently faces a lifetime ban on doping charges brought by the US Anti-Doping Agency. Calvin Harrison is facing a two-year ban, accused by the US Anti-Doping Agency of using the stimulant modafinil.
In history, only two Americans have been stripped of Olympic medals: Jim Thorpe in 1912 and swimmer Rick DeMont in 1972.
~Adam
In history, only two Americans have been stripped of Olympic medals: Jim Thorpe in 1912 and swimmer Rick DeMont in 1972.
~Adam
Calvin and Alvin Harrison are twins, according to the article I read this morning.
Imagine you're Michael Johnson and you're apparently going to lose a gold medal because of these cheaters....I know I'd want to smack them.
Imagine you're Michael Johnson and you're apparently going to lose a gold medal because of these cheaters....I know I'd want to smack them.
Given that the U.S. may have to give back a gold medal (as above), the announcement of the track team going to Athens is perplexing. From USA Today.
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Track athletes Torri Edwards and Calvin Harrison were included on the United States' roster submitted by the U.S. Olympic Committee despite pending drug cases against both.
Edwards qualified in the 100 and 200 meters and is a member of the relay pool, but faces a possible 2-year suspension after testing positive for a banned stimulant at a meet in April. A three-person arbitration panel began looking at the case Monday.
Harrison's spot in Athens as part of the 1,600 relay pool is in jeopardy after he tested positive for a stimulant at last year's national championships. He also faces a 2-year ban in a hearing that starts next Monday.
They're taking people who tested positive for banned substances in April and last year, and yet those cases haven't been resolved? If they ultimately get kicked off the team, and replacements need to be found, it won't give the replacement athletes much time to prepare.Edwards qualified in the 100 and 200 meters and is a member of the relay pool, but faces a possible 2-year suspension after testing positive for a banned stimulant at a meet in April. A three-person arbitration panel began looking at the case Monday.
Harrison's spot in Athens as part of the 1,600 relay pool is in jeopardy after he tested positive for a stimulant at last year's national championships. He also faces a 2-year ban in a hearing that starts next Monday.
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And now Marion's ex-husband says he saw her shooting up during the Sydney games. I'm simply bothered by the whole mess: the length of the investigations, athe accusations, the denials, the obvious lackluster results once you've been investigated (hello bonds, Sosa and Jones). I don't know what can really be done, but it also annoys me to hear on PTI and Around the Horn for example, reporters saying that spectators don't care about steroid use, they just want to see world records. That I do not believe. I'm bothered when Sosa corks a bat, when Bonds, Giambi and McGuire are as big as oak trees, and Jones can't seem to find herself under th spotlight.
The San Francisco Chronicle article on Jones & her ex C.J. Hunter.
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C.J. Hunter, a former shot put champion and admitted steroid user who was divorced from Jones in 2002, said his ex-wife had had human growth hormone and a steroid-like substance known as \"the clear\" with her at the Sydney Games. At times, Hunter said, he personally injected Jones with banned substances. He also reported seeing Jones inject herself with drugs at the residence they shared in Australia, according to investigators' memos obtained by The Chronicle.
Of course, Hunter's word may not be trustworthy as he claims he only started using steroids after he retired. Puh-lease!QUOTE
In the interview, Hunter admitted that he had used banned drugs obtained from Conte, but he said that occurred only after he had retired from sports, when he was trying to lose weight. He insisted he had never used drugs during his years as a competitor, claiming that the positive steroid tests that ended his career prior to the Sydney Games occurred because he had taken a tainted nutritional supplement.
Regarding the accusations masde by CJ Hunter, I find the response from Marion Jones' camp to be quite telling. They're focusing on "he has an ax to grind" against his ex-wife rather than vigorously denying the charges. Granted, the divorce was messy and he could be tarring her with a lie, but her defense to other accusations of doping has been to deny using anything.
Since the USADA has to prove doping only "to the comfortable satisfaction" of the panel, it does seem they're taking their sweet time to act in the Jones case.
~Adam
Since the USADA has to prove doping only "to the comfortable satisfaction" of the panel, it does seem they're taking their sweet time to act in the Jones case.
~Adam
The inside scoop on Hunter, though, is that Big BruthaMan is a mean-spirited and crazy-ass MoFo. And I ain't jokin'. Based on what I've heard, I wouldn't put it past CJ to jump on the anti-Marion Jones bandwagon.
Didn't mean to get too off the point...
Didn't mean to get too off the point...
Damn this would suck. I met Marion Jones at a charity event a few years ago and she was an absolutely wonderful person. I have been a big fan ever since. I hope its not true.
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Damn this would suck. I met Marion Jones at a charity event a few years ago and she was an absolutely wonderful person. I have been a big fan ever since. I hope its not true.
I hope it's not true either because the opening ceremonies are in a few weeks. I hope everything is cleared up soon.
Damn this would suck. I met Marion Jones at a charity event a few years ago and she was an absolutely wonderful person. I have been a big fan ever since. I hope its not true.
It looks like Tori Edwards may face a two-year suspension, which may open up a spot in the 100m for Gail Devers or Marion Jones.
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Looks like Edwards is out, and Devers is in.
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ATHENS, Greece -- U.S. sprinter Torri Edwards was suspended for two years for taking a banned stimulant, making her ineligible for the Athens Olympics, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Wednesday.
Unless the suspension is overturned, her Olympic spot in the 100 will be offered to Gail Devers, who finished fourth at the U.S. trials. Devers' agent told The Associated Press earlier Wednesday that the five-time Olympian will run in the 100 if Edwards is suspended, meaning Marion Jones will not get a chance to defend her gold medal in the event.
Unless the suspension is overturned, her Olympic spot in the 100 will be offered to Gail Devers, who finished fourth at the U.S. trials. Devers' agent told The Associated Press earlier Wednesday that the five-time Olympian will run in the 100 if Edwards is suspended, meaning Marion Jones will not get a chance to defend her gold medal in the event.
Well, it's not just the Americans who are falling under a cloud of suspicion.
Greek track stars Kostas Kederis (defending 200m gold medalist) and Katerina Thanou (defending 100m silver medalists) were mysteriously AWOL for their drug test (a trick they had done in 2003)... and something which is tantamount to admitting guilt (as you can be suspended for missing your drug test). Later, they claimed to have turned their cell phones off, and to be in a minor motorcycle accident, which prevented them from showing up at their hearing (for missing the test). Yeah, right.
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Update: Greece has withdrawn Kenteris and Thanou along with their coach.
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Greek track stars Kostas Kederis (defending 200m gold medalist) and Katerina Thanou (defending 100m silver medalists) were mysteriously AWOL for their drug test (a trick they had done in 2003)... and something which is tantamount to admitting guilt (as you can be suspended for missing your drug test). Later, they claimed to have turned their cell phones off, and to be in a minor motorcycle accident, which prevented them from showing up at their hearing (for missing the test). Yeah, right.
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Update: Greece has withdrawn Kenteris and Thanou along with their coach.
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Earlier Saturday, the Swedish athletics team threatened to boycott the Games if the two are not banned for missing drug tests.
\"We have discussed leaving the Games and not taking part and we are waiting for the decision with interested ears,\" Swedish spokesman Johan Storakers told Reuters.
\"We have discussed leaving the Games and not taking part and we are waiting for the decision with interested ears,\" Swedish spokesman Johan Storakers told Reuters.
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Greece suspended Kenteris and Thanou in a 5-1 vote, but the head of the Greek Olympic committe went further. Good for him!
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However, furious HOC president Lambis Nikolaou had much harsher words after emerging from the four-hour meeting.
\"The final decision wasn't a unanimous one,\" he said tersely. \"I don't think they should have been suspended - I think they should have been thrown out altogether.\"
\"The final decision wasn't a unanimous one,\" he said tersely. \"I don't think they should have been suspended - I think they should have been thrown out altogether.\"
Okay. I'm confused.
Why was it a total scandal when Ben Johnson was caught using steroids, but it seems that if it's an American track athelete, the US Olympic Committee lets offenders still compete?
Ben Johnson was barred for life.
Why haven't ANY of the American Atheletes not been. Why are people like Marion Jones still competing? Why are they not banned, and stripped of their medals?
Is the IOC so much in the control of the US that it's one rule for the Americans and another rule for the rest of the world?
And no, I don't have an axe to grind. Ben Johnson was a total fool, and doesn't have the brain cells to walk and fart. he should have figured it out LONG before he was caught. He deserved everything he got, and then some.
But please. Does anyone really beleive that Carl Lewis was clean? Especially when the suspicion was that when he gave his urine test, it had been cathetered into his bladder from his coach after the race, so that when he gave the sample it would be a clean one. When questioned about it, it always seemed "methinks the man doth protest too much".
If you ever saw him react, it looked alot like "roid rage to me.
If track and field, at the Olympic Level, cannot be cleaned up, then it should be ended. Designer-drug atheletes take away ANY competition from the hard working clean ones.
Why was it a total scandal when Ben Johnson was caught using steroids, but it seems that if it's an American track athelete, the US Olympic Committee lets offenders still compete?
Ben Johnson was barred for life.
Why haven't ANY of the American Atheletes not been. Why are people like Marion Jones still competing? Why are they not banned, and stripped of their medals?
Is the IOC so much in the control of the US that it's one rule for the Americans and another rule for the rest of the world?
And no, I don't have an axe to grind. Ben Johnson was a total fool, and doesn't have the brain cells to walk and fart. he should have figured it out LONG before he was caught. He deserved everything he got, and then some.
But please. Does anyone really beleive that Carl Lewis was clean? Especially when the suspicion was that when he gave his urine test, it had been cathetered into his bladder from his coach after the race, so that when he gave the sample it would be a clean one. When questioned about it, it always seemed "methinks the man doth protest too much".
If you ever saw him react, it looked alot like "roid rage to me.
If track and field, at the Olympic Level, cannot be cleaned up, then it should be ended. Designer-drug atheletes take away ANY competition from the hard working clean ones.
Finally, Torri Edwards has been booted out, and give a 2-year ban. Gail Devers will take her place in the 100m.
Doped up weightlifters? That's not even news. Unfortunately, one of them was Greek.
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Papadoyiannakis offered to resign after Greek weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis, a bronze medallist in the 62-kilogram class, tested positive for a banned substance.
Sampanis won silver medals in the previous two Games.
It is another bodyblow to the Greeks, who were reeling from the withdrawal of Greek sprinting stars Kostas Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou from the Games in the wake of a scandal over a missed doping test.
Sampanis won silver medals in the previous two Games.
It is another bodyblow to the Greeks, who were reeling from the withdrawal of Greek sprinting stars Kostas Kenteris and Ekaterini Thanou from the Games in the wake of a scandal over a missed doping test.
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A total of seven weightlifters have been banned from competition over positive drug tests in the past three days. Two lifters were disqualified just prior to competing in their events.
Weightlifting has been under a great deal of pressure from the IOC to crack down on doping; 21 elite-level weightlifters have tested positive for banned substances or suspended so far in 2004.
Kenteris and Thanou (and their coach Tzekos) were rumored to be linked to the Balco scandal... so we'll just see if any other name athletes associated with Balco are caught... or just don't show (like Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery, who didn't even make the U.S. team in sprints; although Jones qualified for long jump).
Weightlifting has been under a great deal of pressure from the IOC to crack down on doping; 21 elite-level weightlifters have tested positive for banned substances or suspended so far in 2004.
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