Gatlin hopeful

Published August 27, 2006

RALEIGH, Aug 26: Olympic sprint champion Justin Gatlin said on Friday he expected to be cleared of doping charges brought against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency. The American, in a statement released by his New York publicist, also said he expected to compete again.

“I have put my faith in a system that I believe will clear my name and that I believe will allow me to compete again,” the Olympic and world champion and joint 100 metres world record holder said.—Reuters