US 100m record holder and current world lead Tyson Gay has tested positive for a banned substance and states that he will withdraw from the IAAF World Championships in Moscow next month.
The substance hasn ‘t yet been revealed, but it is claimed that he was notified by the US Anti Doping Agency (USADA) on Friday (12th July 2013) that a sample came back positive from an out-of-competition test on the 16th May 2013. His “B ” sample is to be tested soon.
“I don ‘t have a sabotage story… I basically put my trust in someone and was let down, ” Gay said.
“I know exactly what went on, but I can ‘t discuss it right now.
“I hope I am able to run again, but I will take whatever punishment I get like a man. “
USADA responded to the above by releasing a statement that read: “In response to Mr Gay ‘s statements, USADA appreciates his approach to handling this situation and his choice to voluntarily remove himself from competition while the full facts surrounding his test are evaluated.
“The B sample will be processed shortly, and as in all cases all athletes are innocent unless or until proven otherwise through the established legal process, and any attempt to sensationalise or speculate is a disservice to due process, fair play, and to those who love clean sport. “
In June this year he ran 9.75 seconds to equal the tenth fastest 100m in history. He has also clocked the fastest 200m of 2013 with a time of 19.74 and would have been many fan ‘s favorutie for the gold in both events at the IAAF World Championships.
