Graham banned from using US Olympic facilities

Justin Gatlin's coach Trevor Graham has been banned from using US Olympic Committee (USOC) training centres and facilities. The extraordinary action is being taken "based on the unusual number of athletes he has coached who have been convicted of...

Justin Gatlin's coach Trevor Graham has been banned from using US Olympic Committee (USOC) training centres and facilities.

The extraordinary action is being taken "based on the unusual number of athletes he has coached who have been convicted of doping offences," USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth told a teleconference.

More than half a dozen athletes coached or previously coached by Graham, including disgraced former 100 metres world record-holder Tim Montgomery, have been suspended for doping.

The group does not include Gatlin, who announced last week he also has tested positive.

The Olympic and world 100 metres champion said he had failed a test for testosterone or its precursors. The joint 100 metres world record-holder faces a life ban.

Graham's attorney criticised the USOC action.

"There is no basis for any ban of Trevor, and he will be pursuing all legal avenues available to him," Joseph Zeszotarski said.

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