US gymnast Morgan Hamm in limbo following positive drug test

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 3, 2008 (AFP) — United States gymnastics star Morgan Hamm's bid for his third Olympics could be in jeopardy following a positive drug test at the Olympic trials in May.

USA Gymnastics said Thursday it is reviewing the case and trying to decide whether or not to kick Hamm off Team USA for the Beijing Games.

Hamm already has been issued a warning by the United States Anti-Doping Agency and his results from the day of his positive test (May 24) were wiped out after it was revealled Thursday he tested positive for a prohibited substance.

"USA Gymnastics has received notification from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding Morgan Hamm's positive drug test and resulting public warning," USA gymnastics spokesperson Leslie King...

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