US Olympic chief apologises to Australia

The United States’ Olympic chief has apologised to the organisers and competitors of the 2000 Sydney Games after Marion Jones, who won five medals at the event, admitted to using steroids.

“We have written a letter of sincere and humble apology to the 205 national Olympic committees and in addition, a more extensive letter to the people in Australia, apologising to the organisers, the volunteers and the Australian people,” United States Olympic Committee (USOC) chairman Peter Ueberroth said..

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