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Justin Gatlin tests "positive"

Posted: July 30th, 2006, 12:39 pm
by 01LUGrad
Gatlin (100 meter co-world record holder and Athens gold medalist), tested positive for high levels of testosterone in his body following a meet in Kansas. Not exactly the same thing that happened to Floyd Landis, but in the same ballpark. If this holds up, it would be his second offense, resulting in a lifetime ban from the sport.

Yet another black eye for American athletes in the world arena.

Story:
http://www.eurosport.co.uk/athletics/zu ... 4342.shtml

Posted: July 30th, 2006, 5:17 pm
by Sly Fox
This is not surprising at all. But much like Landis, high testerone is not the same as a postive test for a banned substance. Its just a red flag.