US Olympic chiefs appear to confirm 1500m runner cannot raceHoulihan is appealing a drugs ban she blames on a pork burritoThe
American middle distance star Shelby Houlihan, who blames a contaminated burrito for a failed drugs test, is highly unlikely to run in the US Olympic trials this weekend despite initially being given permission to compete despite a four-year doping ban.
As first revealed by the Guardian on Thursday,
USA Track and Field has faced intense pressure from multiple sports and anti-doping bodies to reverse its decision to allow Houlihan to compete in the 1500m and 5000m, even though for now she remains on the start lists.