Olympics hope Lombard faces possible drugs ban

Irish distance runner Cathal Lombard will explain to officials tomorrow why he has tested positive for the banned drug EPO.

Olympics hope Lombard faces possible drugs ban
Sun, 08 Aug, 2004 - 11:49

Irish distance runner Cathal Lombard will explain to officials tomorrow why he has tested positive for the banned drug EPO.

Athletics Ireland are likely to axe Lombard from competing in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres at the Olympic Games if he cannot give a reasonable excuse.

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