Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - American track star Tim Montgomery is reportedly one of four United States sprinters who received letters stating they might have committed drug violations and could be banned from the Summer Olympics in Athens.
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that they have documentary evidence against track and field athletes, but didn't name which ones. However, Montgomery is reportedly on that list along with three other track athletes despite the fact that none of the four tested positive for drugs. Those other athletes, according to the Los Angeles Times, were sprinters Chryste Gaines, Michelle Collins and Alvin Harrison had also been contacted.
"The sending of notice letters is the first step towards determining whether sport anti-doping rules have been violated," said Travis T. Tygart, USADA Director of Legal Affairs. "USADA will follow its process, on an expedited basis where necessary, and expects to have these potential violations resolved prior to the 2004 Athens Olympic Games."
According to the LA Times, USADA alleges that Montgomery used multiple substances, including the designer steroid THG, the blood-booster EPO and human growth hormone.
Montgomery, the world record holder in the 100 meters, says he has passed every drug test given and will continue to fight to be able to participate in the Olympics.
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The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that they have documentary evidence against track and field athletes, but didn't name which ones. However, Montgomery is reportedly on that list along with three other track athletes despite the fact that none of the four tested positive for drugs. Those other athletes, according to the Los Angeles Times, were sprinters Chryste Gaines, Michelle Collins and Alvin Harrison had also been contacted.
"The sending of notice letters is the first step towards determining whether sport anti-doping rules have been violated," said Travis T. Tygart, USADA Director of Legal Affairs. "USADA will follow its process, on an expedited basis where necessary, and expects to have these potential violations resolved prior to the 2004 Athens Olympic Games."
According to the LA Times, USADA alleges that Montgomery used multiple substances, including the designer steroid THG, the blood-booster EPO and human growth hormone.
Montgomery, the world record holder in the 100 meters, says he has passed every drug test given and will continue to fight to be able to participate in the Olympics.
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