I want to fight doping in sport, says athlete

DISGRACED Irish Olympian Cathal Lombard, who tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug, wants to devote his energies to tackling drugs in sport.

The 28-year-old Cork solicitor, who will not appeal the findings of the dope test, also wants to see the 10,000m title he took from Mark Carroll returned to its rightful holder.

"As unbelievable and ironic as it may seem, I am strongly against doping in sport. It would be my greatest wish now to join the fight against doping and work in the anti-doping area. That may be impossible now and some may laugh at the suggestion, but my wish is entirely serious," he stated.