Tyson Gay’s former coach has been banned for eight years by the US Anti-Doping Agency.<\/p>\n
Jon Drummond, a former Olympic relay gold medallist, was found to have possessed, trafficked and administered banned drugs to an athlete he coached.<\/p>\n
The ban comes into force on 17 December, the date of the decision.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, former 100m and 200m world champion Gay was suspended for a year after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid.<\/p>\n
That penalty was reduced because he provided information that led to Usada’s case against American Drummond, 46.<\/p>\n
Drummond helped the United States win gold in the 4x100m relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.<\/p>\n
Usada chief executive Travis Tygart said: “Coaches have an inherent responsibility to protect athletes, not take advantage of them.<\/p>\n
“But to ensure that they receive the support, training and advice they need to win fairly and in accordance with the rules.”<\/p>\n
Drummond’s ban prohibits him from coaching, training or advising athletes.<\/p>\n
He is not allowed to participate or coach at any event sanctioned by USA Track and Field or the sport’s global governing body the IAAF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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