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Chambers 'considering' Olympics ban appeal

ESPN staff
October 12, 2011
Dwain Chambers suffered heartache at the World Championships when disqualified for a false start © Getty Images
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Dwain Chambers has admitted he is still considering whether to challenge his Olympic ban, but did indicate it might be in the pipeline after claiming he "would love to finish on a high note".

The British sprinter completed a two-year ban in 2005 after admitting taking performance-enhancing substances. He is free to compete in most events, but cannot take his place in the Olympics due to a British Olympic Association bylaw which states athletes who have served drugs bans cannot represent Team GB at the Olympics.

This bylaw is now under scrutiny after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that an International Olympic Committee rule, which barred athletes from competing at the Olympic Games immediately after their bans expired, was "invalid and unenforceable".

The BOA is confident its bylaw does not fall under the same banner, but Chambers' representatives are looking closely at the ruling and a challenge could be forthcoming.

"We will consider our options and, once we know where we stand, we will move forward," Chambers told The Times. "I live half an hour from the Olympic Stadium, I see it every day.

"I have tried to build bridges and all I can do is to try and set the right example. I'm coming to the end of my career and I would love to finish on a high note."

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