That's that then.
"Bernard Lagat and myself were both surprised and devastated by the news that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Bernard denies categorically that he has ever taken a performance-enhancing drug. "We were informed about this matter by Athletics Kenya in Paris on the evening of 22 August. After consultation with Athletics Kenya, we decided to withdraw Bernard from the men's 1,500 metres heats the following day as his concentration was not on the task in hand. In addition, Bernard suffered a mild dose of stomach flu whilst in the village which weakened him physically. "Bernard and I have been provided with some details of the A sample test but are awaiting further information officially from the IAAF before commenting further. "We are concerned though over the way this news has reached the public domain as the B sample has yet to be tested and, as I have already said, Bernard emphatically refutes any suggestion that he has ever taken performance-enhancing drugs. "Both of us were hoping that this matter would remain confidential until, at least, after the testing of the B sample as we are both aware that slurs about drug taking can damage an athlete's reputation, even after an athlete has been proven innocent." James Templeton 3 September 2003
