Edwards fails drug test

The IAAF confirmed today that world 100 metres champion Torri Edwards has failed a drugs test, placing her participation in this summer's Olympic Games in doubt.

Edwards tested positive for nikethamide after a meeting in Martinique on April 24 and IAAF spokesman Nick Davies told PA International: "Both Edwards' A and B samples tested positive after the meeting."

Her hearing will be heard by the United States Anti-Doping Agency on Monday, July 19.

If she is found guilty she could face a ban of two years.

Ironically, Edwards was only crowned world champion after countrywoman Kelli White admitted to doping offences and was stripped of the title.

The 27-year-old Edwards was considered to be one of the favourites for gold in Athens after finishing second in the 100m at the US trials in Sacramento on Saturday.

She was also expected to compete in the 200m in the Greek capital - the trials for which start on Friday.