Kenteris And Thanou Explanations Are Being Considered by IAAF Doping Review Board

MONACO - The IAAF can confirm that it has received written explanations from Mr Konstantinos Kenteris and Ms Ekatherina Thanou to the doping charges filed against them by the IAAF on 2 December 2004.

These explanations have been circulated to the IAAF’s Doping Review Board.   Following a careful review of all the documents, the Doping Review Board will reach its decision as to whether the explanations are acceptable in the next few days.  If the explanations are unacceptable, in accordance with IAAF Rules, the athletes will be provisionally suspended pending a hearing before a disciplinary tribunal in Greece.

In relation to the charges brought against a Greek coach, Mr Christos Tzekos,  please note that he has been granted an extension of time to provide his explanation until next Tuesday, 21 December 2004.

For more details contact:

Nick Davies
IAAF Communications Director
Tel: +377 93 10 88 88
Fax: +377 93 25 53 84