The final chapter is closing on a story that many would agree has turned into a nightmare for track and field.
Former coach Trevor Graham has been sentenced to a year of house arrest and five years probation for lying during the BALCO doping investigation.
Is the sentence fair? Sure. The Jamaica-born coach was not convicted of steroid distribution but he knowingly concealed doping activities.
Coaches have a significant influence on the lives of young athletes. The judge went to great pains to give the proper sentence without going over board.
I am no Trevor Graham sympathizer.
But is there a conspiracy? After the Mitchell Report and confirmed doping in so many other sports, I find it odd that for the most part individuals connected with track and field are the only ones to see jail time.
Jay Hicks for Prerace Jitters.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Trevor Graham Sentenced For Pack of Lies
Posted by Track Evangelist at 12:31 PM Permalink
Labels: Drugs in Sports, Trevor Graham
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