UK: DIANE MODAHL LOSES DRUGS BAN COURT CASE AGAINST THE BRITISH ATHLETIC FEDERATION.

Record ID: 979115

  • Title: UK: DIANE MODAHL LOSES DRUGS BAN COURT CASE AGAINST THE BRITISH ATHLETIC FEDERATION.
  • Date: 14th December 2000
  • Summary: LONDON, UK (DECEMBER 14, 2000) 1. MODAHL AND HUSBAND AND MANAGER VICENTE LEAVE HIGH COURT 2. DIANE MODAHL SAYS (soundbite) (english) : " I strongly disagree with the verdict of the judge, he's certainly got it wrong. What he said today is that it's ok for the bullies to win, and that's not right." 3. VICENTE MODAHL SAYS (soundbite) (english) : " Every athlete in this country in future has absolutely no rights, according to the judge today. He was literally saying ' athletes you are in the hands of your federations ' and if you prove your innocence fine, but they will not recompense you financially , they decide what happens to you . 4. DIANE MODAHL (soundbite) (english) : " I think this gives a very negative situation for athletes. It means we have absolutely no security if our livlihood is threatened. It's time now that the courts accept that athletics is about how we make our livelihood. He has shown no compassion and justice and that's wrong. " Initials Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
  • Embargoed: 28th December 2000 12:00
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  • Location: LONDON, UK
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  • Country: United Kingdom
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