But Cas added it was only seeking "a consistent fight against doping" across the world, and the BOA and IOC were free to persuade other Olympic authorities that a lifetime ban should be part of the Wada code in future. The BOA rule had been introduced more than 20 years ago and has kept a number of British athletes out of past Olympics.
Chambers had campaigned for the law to be revoked. He tested positive for the designer drug THG in and was given a two-year ban, while Millar was handed the same punishment a year later after admitting taking the blood-boosting agent EPO. Both have since worked closely with the anti-doping authorities to help them crack down on drug cheats. The Cas ruling was widely expected since the IOC lost a similar case in November after their Osaka rule - banning drugs cheats from the next Olympics even if their suspension was completed - was challenged.
Chambers tested positive in an out-of-competition screening Aug. He maintained he never knowingly took a banned substance. Scientists say THG is related to the banned steroid gestrinone. Many Olympic officials are gathered in Athens for a weeklong series of meetings related to the Summer Games in August. Terry Madden, the head of the U. All Sections. About Us. Chambers won the European title in Munich in and went on to equal Linford Christie's European m record of 9.
However after moving to Korchemny's US-based group in late , he had a disappointing and finished fourth in the world championships m final in Paris. His ban raises a question over whether Britain will be able to hold onto its silver medal picked up in the 4xm relay with Chambers' help at the world championships in Paris last year.
Chambers began planning a possible future in American football even before the verdict - he has been working out with an NFL coach in London and was due to attend training camps which could lead to a spot with a team in the NFL's European league. Two year ban for Dwain Chambers over drug use. Please try again later.
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