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Chambers to learn Olympic fate next week

Dwain Chambers must perform at the British Olympic trials
Dwain Chambers must perform at the British Olympic trials

British sprinter Dwain Chambers will find out next week if he will be allowed to run at the Beijing Olympics.

Chambers launched an appeal against the British Olympic Association's ban on him competing in any future Games and while the High Court ruled that a full hearing would not take place until next year, it will hear an injunction from Chambers' lawyers next Wednesday.

If successful, he will be permitted to compete in Beijing provided he comes through this weekend's Olympic trials.

He must take first or second place in the 100 metres at the Olympic trials in Birmingham at the weekend to be eligible to be chosen for the British team.

Asked about his chances outside the court today, Chambers said: 'I am confident about what I am capable of doing and the rest is up to the decision of the court - and I will abide by that decision.'

He said he did find the court appearance a strain but said it would not affect his performance at the athletics trials.

'I will be fine,' he said.

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