Chambers eyes return to olympic

Sprinter's last Olympic performance was in 2000

Dwain Chambers is expected to return to the Olympic arena after an absence of 12 years, when the British team for London 2012 Athletics announced on Tuesday.

 

In Sydney in 2000, Chambers finished fourth in the 100 meters, but has not been presented at the Olympic Games since after his two-year ban for drug use and the systematic imposition of the lifetime ban from Olympic Association British.

Earlier this year, however, the BOA ban was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, cleaning 34 years of age to compete in a Indoor games could well mark the end of his career of controversy .

Despite failing to secure its place automatically, victory in the Olympic trials in Birmingham and its background will be enough for Chambers to get the selection.
Selection

Chambers initially wanted to pursue the qualifying period required under the European Championship last week, however, was given the option not to compete in the individual event in Helsinki as head coach of UK Athletics Charles van Commenee felt take "something incredible" of his rivals to deny his case for selection.

These actions never materialized, meaning Chambers will join Adam Gemili teenager in the 100 meters, with the last chance to go to Santiago Dasaolu.

Van Commenee said: "I have confirmation (in Helsinki) was the right decision not to run Chambers and Dasaolu because running did not do much."

Chambers can also join in the selection of another athlete previously excluded due to drug prohibition, with Carl Myerscough impressive Van Commenee by achieving a second 'B' standard in the shot just hours before the deadline. He noticed a minor meeting in Estonia and took a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn late on Saturday night.

However, the selection of Chambers and Myerscough is unlikely, the most controversial aspect of the selection, with Van Commenee prepare for a "lot of resources" desperate athletes.
Appeals

Van Commenee added: "You can appeal if the facts have been overlooked or the panel has not adhered to the policy that is published so there is not much you can appeal.".

Any appeal must be filed within 24 hours of the announcement of the team and then heard within 48 hours. The appeals panel consists of the President UKA, Ed Warner, Chairman of UKA Lyn Davies and independent lawyer.

The biggest cause for discussion and possible resources is by far the women's 800 meters, where Jenny Meadows, Marilyn Okoro, Emma Jackson, Jemma Simpson and Lynsey Sharp all expected to be selected.

Sharp is definitely the best form after his victory in the trials and silver medal in Helsinki, but also the only athlete without an 'A' qualifying time. Athletes with level "B" can only be selected if no one with the 'A' is chosen. In other words, choose the means of selecting Sharp anyone else.

Meadows, who has not competed once in 2012, but has the most impressive championship pedigree, said in Helsinki that he would appeal if not already selected.

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