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statement regarding dwain chambers meeting

UK Sport - 16/05/2008

Dwain Chambers met with UK Sport's Director of Drug-Free Sport, John Scott
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“We welcome the fact that Dwain has come in to speak with us. We had a constructive and positive meeting and see it very much as the starting point of what we hope will be an ongoing relationship. This was a private meeting and it will not assist either party to go into any great detail of what was discussed at this stage.

“Through the letter which Dwain handed to us, he has provided a detailed account of his doping programme which highlights the level of sophistication that goes these systematic regimes. It is through this sort of information that we are able to better understand both the mindset of why athletes choose that path and the network that sits behind them. It is these networks of manufacture, trafficking and supply that we need to be able to tap into if we are to get to the heart of doping in sport.

“Any athlete like Dwain who has taken drugs and is prepared to engage with us can potentially bring information which will help us develop the effectiveness of our anti-doping programme. We have got the sense from Dwain today that he wants to help us ensure others don’t fall into the same trap as him. We appreciate his openness and honesty and look forward to further dialogue in the future.”

JOHN SCOTT
DIRECTOR OF DRUG FREE SPORT
UK SPORT