Greek medal-winner fails drug test

A Greek Olympic medal-winner has tested positive for drugs, it was reported today.

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004 - 17:22

A Greek Olympic medal-winner has tested positive for drugs, it was reported today.

Weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis, aged 32, had a banned substance in his system after being tested by anti-doping officials, according to Greek newsagency ANA.

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