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European meet directors will discuss shunning Graham's athletes
LONDON (AP) - The directors of Europe's top track and field meets will consider whether to shun athletes connected with coach Trevor Graham, who has been indicted by a U.S. grand jury investigating steroids in pro sports.
Euromeetings president Rajne Soderberg told The Associated Press the issue will be discussed when meet directors gather March 2-4 for the European indoor athletic championships in Birmingham, England. Euromeetings comprises the top track and field meets in Europe.
Graham was indicted on three counts of making false statements to federal agents. Federal prosecutors said Graham lied to investigators about his ties to the BALCO lab at the center of the steroids scandal.
Several of Graham's athletes have tested positive for steroids and other banned substances, including Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin, who tested positive for testosterone and other steroids in April. Other athletes who have been coached by Graham include Tim Montgomery and Marion Jones.
''We cannot have any association with (Graham) any longer,'' Soderberg said Thursday.