Athletics: Rodgers fails drug test
His agent Tony Campbell said the 26-year-old had mistakenly drunk an energy drink which contained the stimulant.
NEW YORK:
Former US 100m champion Mike Rodgers has tested positive for a banned stimulant, his agent said. Rodgers, the fourth fastest man in the world this year, is now a doubtful starter for the World Championships in South Korea. His agent Tony Campbell said the 26-year-old had mistakenly drunk an energy drink which contained the stimulant.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 15th, 2011.
Former US 100m champion Mike Rodgers has tested positive for a banned stimulant, his agent said. Rodgers, the fourth fastest man in the world this year, is now a doubtful starter for the World Championships in South Korea. His agent Tony Campbell said the 26-year-old had mistakenly drunk an energy drink which contained the stimulant.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 15th, 2011.