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Below is a hand written statement Merlene wrote at her Press Conference held in Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana on July 5.th 2000, in which she thanked all her Fans for the support during her struggle. There are also photos from her Press Conference down below. The articles published in that time regarding her "nandrolone case" are here, while you can also read the official IAAF Tribunal decision. |
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Merlene Ottey's hand written statement from her Press Conference held in Ljubljana on July 5.th |
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"The
nandrolone case" had a great impact on Merlene Ottey's
career and nearly threatened image of an exceptional top
class athlete, but thankfully justice prevailed at
last on July 3.rd the IAAF special Tribunal 
For those of you who have bad monitors
or sore eyes,
here's what Merlene wrote today:
"It has been one year of stress, but thankfully it's finally over - we won.
Many, many thanks to all my fans for your support and confidence in me.
I am very happy that I will be back racing soon, hopefully my presence and results will continue to thrill you".
Merlene Ottey
Ljubljana, July 5. 2000 - 5:00 PM
A link to the Real Player Video is at the bottom
Merlene and her coach Srdjan Djordjevic
Merlene meeting her manager Daniel. P. Zimmermann at her arrival to today's Press Conference at Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana
Merlene while writing the message you've just read
A link to the Real Player Video at the bottom
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Copyright (c) 2000 - Edvard Bogataj (Photo & Design)
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