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US Swimmer 'Tests Positive for Banned Substance'

Posted Jul 24, 08 5:10 AM CDT in World,  Sports 

(Newser) – American swimmer Jessica Hardy's Olympics may already be over. The 50-meter breaststroke world record holder has tested positive for a banned stimulant, insiders told the AP. Hardy has the right to pursue appeals, but if they fail she could face a 2-year ban and Team USA will suffer a major blow to its Olympic hopes.

Hardy had been expected to challenge for a medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and play a key role in the 400-meter free relay. The 21-year-old's agent said the swimmer had denied doping and he was "very, very concerned" about  conflicting test results. He added "She's the one person I would never believe would do anything—anything—to cheat. Ever."

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In this June 30, 2008, file photo, Jessica Hardy swims in women's 100-meter breaststroke semifinals at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Dara Torres, left, and Jessica Hardy look up at the timing clock after Torres won the the women's 50-meter freestyle final at the US Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, July 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Jessica Hardy poses with her medal, flowers and stuffed animal at the awards ceremony for the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the US. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Tuesday, July 1, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Jessica Hardy looks up at the scoreboard after winning the gold medal in the Women's 100m breaststroke final at the World Short Course Swimming Championships, England, Saturday April 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Thomas)
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