A lot of attention needs to be focused on athletics in Britain, especially now the 2012 Olympics will be held there. |
According to our information the Greek team leader was informed but not the athletes. To our mind this doesn't constitute a refusal. |
Based on this position of the IAAF, we believe that the consequence should be that the medals are taken back, |
If there is a positive test available, this is the only way the IAAF can proceed, |
In the absence of facts, the IAAF cannot and will not do anything, |
It certainly is a positive signal and indicates a desire and wish to show the world that they want to have a clean sport. |
It doesn't do good to the sport unless you adopt the cynical view that all publicity is good publicity. |
The consequences are implied. If the result is annulled, you don't get the medals for a result that doesn't stand. If someone is not eligible, that athlete cannot have a valid result. |
We don't consider it a triumph. We consider it our moral obligation. |
We follow the ethics of our British friends with some anxiety, |
We have no problem with that. Whether or not they can compete in the trials, we leave it in the hands of USA Track & Field. |