Dominguez denies wrongdoing

ATHLETICS: World steeplechase champion Marta Dominguez again protested her innocence after appearing before a Madrid court yesterday to give evidence as part of the Spain‘s investigation into doping.

Dominguez, who also insisted she aims to compete again, was one of the 14 people — including doctors, pharmacists, trainers and coaches — who were questioned by the Spanish civil guard a fortnight ago as part of the widespread anti-doping probe, dubbed ‘Operation Galgo (Greyhound)’.

Dominguez said last week that she had “never trafficked doping substances” and the 35-year-old reiterated her stance yesterday outside a Madrid court following her hearing.

“I’m innocent, I’m very clear about that. In my house they’ve not found any banned substances. I’ve not doped and a lot of damage has been done to my image, my family and to my loved ones. ” she said.

Dominguez, who is pregnant and taking time out to prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, was the European Athlete of the Year in 2009.