No decision yet for Morgan Hamm

Morgan Hamm and USA Gymnastics will have to wait a bit longer for the International Gymnastics Federation to weigh in on whether Hamm is cleared to compete at the Beijing Games.

Some reports had suggested that the federation might make a decision today on whether to accept or challenge the decision by USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympics Committee to allow Hamm to compete.

USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny told the Associated Press that he expected the federation to make an announcement on Monday on Hamm's situation.

The issue arose after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency reported that Hamm had tested positive for an anti-inflammatory drug that is prohibited, unless the athlete files the proper paperwork -- which Hamm had failed to do.

Hamm said the mistake occurred when he sought treatment for a swollen left ankle. U.S. officials investigated and cleared Hamm to compete.

International sports federations have the right to appeal USADA decisions to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Photo: Morgan Hamm. Credit: Howard Smith / US Presswire

Comments

[Anonymous]

This photo is of Paul Hamm, not Morgan Hamm.

[Melanie S]

He broke the rules. He shouldn't be representing the US.