Gatlin to challenge his eight-year suspension
Posted February 17th, 2007 at 2:00 AM by Richard Quinn
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
Olympic champion Justin Gatlin will look to challenge his eight year suspension in an upcoming arbitration hearing.
The USADA suspended Gatlin last year after he tested positive for testosterone and its precursors. Although, testosterone is naturally occurring, Gatlin’s levels were considered well beyond that of an average person and therefore deemed to be from a performance enhancing drug.
Gaitlin has insisted that he never, knowingly used a banned substance and is looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name. The USADA senior managing director and general counsel told Reuters that Gaitlin will be awarded this opportunity, saying:
“When Justin Gatlin accepted a positive test and a doping offence, part of the agreement was that he had the right, if he chose, to challenge only the eight-year suspension”
“He has given his intent to USADA before Friday’s deadline that he intends to do that through the established arbitration process.” Gaitlin’s career and reputation will soon be on the line. Gaitlin now 25 will have to wait till he is 33 to compete if he does not win in arbitration. Up until this point Gaitlin has had an impressive career. Along with winning Olympic gold he is also the co-world record holder for the 100 meters and a world champion in the 200 meters.
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