UK athletics decleared Christine Ohuruogu eligible for the 2008 Olympics. The 400M runner served supension due to 3 missed doping tests. Reports say she almost missed a 4th. Ohuruogu won the World Games womens 400M within days of ending the 2007 suspension. She commented:
"I am so, so happy," said Ohuruogu. "I can honestly say I am not a drugs cheat because I have been tested during the time of my ban and during the time of my competitions."
The 2006 Commonwealth Games champion added: "The testing procedures we have in place are there for a valid reason and I have accepted full responsibility for missing the tests.
"The rule was there, the punishment was there and I took what was due to me.
"I do kind of kick myself sometimes because of what happened but I did not wish for it and believe I dealt with it as best I could.
"It is fantastic to know that I can compete in the Olympics again."
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