Ath: Athens gold medal winner Halkia fails drug test: report

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2008
Ath: Athens gold medal winner Halkia fails drug test: report

Greek runner FANI HALKIA, who won gold in the women's 400m hurdles at the Athens Olympics,
has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance.

A Greek public broadcaster says the 29-year-old failed the test as she was preparing
in Japan for the current Beijing Games.

This development follows a decision by the International Olympic Committee to exclude
her compatriot, sprinter EKATERINA THANOU, from Beijing.

Another Greek athlete, men's 200 metre runner TASSOS GOUSIS, was recalled from Beijing
after testing positive for a prohibited performance drug.

He has denied any wrongdoing.

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