Doping: IOC strips U.S of 4 X 100m 2012 Olympic medal

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday announced the disqualification of the U.S. men’s 4 x 100 metres relay team to the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, and consequently withdrawn the silver medal won by the team at the event.

The IOC in a statement said the development followed the sanctions received by a member of the team, Tyson Gay from the USA Track and Field (USATF).

“Based on the rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the U.S. men’s 4 x 100m relay team, composed of Ryan Bailey, Jeffery Demps, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Petrell Kimmons and Darvis Patton, who won silver at the 2012 London Olympic Games, has been disqualified,’’ it said.

Sanctions issued by the USATF are as follows:

(i) A one-year period of ineligibility commencing on June 23, 2013, in accordance with IAAF Rule 40.2.

(ii) Disqualification of all Tyson Gay’s results since and including July 15, 2012, in accordance with IAAF Rule 40.8.

IOC then said since the disqualification period covers the 2012 London Olympic Games, it has thus been informed by the IAAF that, “according to its rules, the team must automatically be disqualified’’.

Gay, 31, the fastest sprinter in U.S. history and tied for second fastest man ever behind Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, tested positive for steroids in samples collected last year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

The IOC further requested that the silver medals and diplomas won by the team at the London Games be returned.

It also said the results of the 2012 London Olympic Games will be modified by the IAAF.

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