Weightlifting Wrestling Paralympics IOC rejects CJ's 'impossible' excuse Marion Jones sitting next to her accused husband, CJ Hunter. Hunter vowed he would fight to clear his name with scientific evidence, but said he would retire from competition. ''I am quite positive that when everything is said and done I will be totally exonerated,'' he said, breaking down. Mr Rogge said. The Hunter controversy, which threatens to undermine Jones's attempt to win five gold medals, has provoked allegations of further cover-ups and raised questions about the commitment of the United States on tackling drugs in sport. He said the Oslo test had shown a concentration of nandrolone 1000 times above the permitted limit.
Nandrolone is a banned anabolic steroid that aids muscle growth.
In England, there has been scientific controversy over the drug. Former Olympic 100 metres champion Linford Christie and Jamaican sprinter Merlene Ottey have attacked the nandrolone test after positive results and also blamed nutritional supplements The US Olympic Committee has continued to back Hunter, with its spokesman, Mr Mike Moran, saying that the athlete ''had not been convicted of anything''. The USOC is now seeking continuing accreditation for Hunter to attend the Games, despite revoking his credentials a day before. He has been coaching Jones in Sydney. Jones, composed but tense, left yesterday's press conference after making a short statement of support for her husband.