Smyth believes drug cheats should receive lifetime bans

Irish sprinter Jason Smyth, who trains alongside shamed American Tyson Gay, says drug cheats should be banned from athletics.

Gay and Jamaican Asafa Powell were this week found guilty of doping and Smyth was asked if cheats should be given four-year or lifetime bans, as suggested by Ireland’s David Gillick.

“I didn’t see what David Gillick said, but I feel like those who intentionally cheat, without a doubt [they should be banned],” he said.