Justin Gatlin

Justin Gatlin , the suspended American sprinter, has agreed to settle with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency ( USADA ), the United States Olympic Committee ( USOC ), USA Track and Field ( USATF ) as well as the International Associations of Athletic Federations ( IAAF ) in a civil lawsuit claiming the four groups discriminated against him based on the Americans for Disabilities Act, Universal Sports had reported. The 2004 Olympic Gold medalist in the 100m and 2005 World Champion for 100m and... Read Full Story

Linked from http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=achFtoYDXJgE&refer=homeOlympic "100-meter champion Justin Gatlin agreed to an eight-year ban from track and field events, avoiding a lifetime suspension in exchange for providing information that may assist the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in its effort to eradicate drugs from the sport. Gatlin, a 24-year-old American, forfeits the world record in the 100 meters he shares with Jamaica's Asafa Powell. Gatlin tied the mark in May... Read Full Story

Justin Gatlin saved his speech for sport’s highest court Wednesday. The sprinter, who’s seeking a further reduction in a four-year doping ban to defend his 100-meter title at the Beijing Olympics, declined comment before the start of his hearing with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The hearing will continue through Thursday. Gatlin, who has served half of a four-year ban, tested positive for excessive testosterone at the Kansas Relays in 2006, his second doping violation. He has... Read Full Story

Gatlin loses OK to compete - San Francisco GateBanned sprinter Justin Gatlin got support but no relief Tuesday from a federal judge in Pensacola, Fla., who rescinded his order allowing the defending 100-meter champion to compete in this weekend’s Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore Read Full Story

Controversial coach Trevor Graham has been convicted for lying to inland revenue investigators about his links to a steroid dealer. Read Full Story

Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin showed off his skills to NFL scouts Wednesday during Tennessee's pro timing day. 6 Vote(s) Read Full Story

Posted by newyo 3 hours ago - Average Rating: 5 with 1 vote(s) ( http://edition.cnn.com ) View profile Category : Sports | Tags : justin gatlin olympic champion gatlin WASHINGTON - Olympic champion sprinter Justin Gatlin will challenge his four-year doping suspension and may take the case to federal court, his attorney said. "We may have to file multiple actions at the same time," attorney John Collins told The Associated... Read Full Story

Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin worked out for NFL scouts on Wednesday. 6 Vote(s) Read Full Story

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