Greek review Olympic athletes ban

The International Amateur Athletic Federation’s Doping Review Board last night reviewed the decision received from the Greek National Federation to clear the Greek athletes, Konstantinos Kenteris and Ekaterina Thanou, of anti-doping rule violations under IAAF Rules.

The Doping Review Board has concluded that the decision is erroneous and the IAAF will now refer both athletes’ cases to arbitration before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on a timely basis under IAAF Rules. The CAS decision will be final and binding.

The Doping Review Board has also decided in accordance with IAAF Rules to suspend both athletes pending the outcome of the CAS decision.