>The Americans were informed by the IAAF on Aug 11 and asked to seek an
>explanation from Hunter. What they came up with, says Ljungqvist, "was no
>explanation" and on Aug 24 the IAAF informed the USATF that Hunter should be
>excluded from the Olympics. However, says Ljungqvist, "the Americans said
>Hunter had not informed his wife and must be given time to inform her". The
>next day was the last day for entering athletes for the Olympics and the
>Americans gave Hunter his credentials for Sydney and listed him in the US
>media handbook. The IAAF were clearly alarmed by this and kept on telling
>the USATF that Hunter could not compete. On Sept 10, said Ljungqvist, "we
>reminded them he is not allowed to compete". The next day Hunter withdrew
>but the reason given was that he was injured.
If this is true then this clearly shows the USATF is just thmbing their
noses at the IAAF and the excuse of their justice system is just that.
Peter Stuart
Head Coach South-East Athletics
Head Coach NB Canada Games
NB Coaching Chair
Master Course Conductor
