SportsSource:Hardy Tests Positive for Banned SubstanceSource:Hardy Tests Positive for Banned SubstanceThe Associated PressAmerican swimmer Jessica Hardy's trip to the Olympics could be in jeopardy. A person familiar with test reults says Hardy has tested positive for a banned substance. (July 24)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] It was less than a month ago that American swimmer Jessica Hardy won the 100 meter breaststroke at the Olympic trials. She also qualified for the U-S team in the 50 meter freestyle, the four by 100 freestyle relay and the four by 100 medley relay. But her planned trip to Beijing could now be in jeopardy. A person familiar with drug test results tells the Associated Press that Hardy has tested positive for a banned substance, described as a stimulant. Hardy can now appeal to both the American Arbitration Association and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Typically, a first-time doping offense results in a two-year ban. Hardy's agent says she told him that she never did anything wrong and that she never cheated. Hardy currently holds the American record in the 100 meter breaststroke. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: AP Images--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:BC-OLY--SWM-Hardy-Drug Positive, 5th Ld-Write2090------------------------------------ Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: hardy drug_tests source:hardy tests positive banned substance Added: July 24, 2008
