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DeanMacey.jpgOlympic decathlete Dean Macey says everyone in the Great Britain athletics team are drug-free.


Macey was in fighting mood when he dropped into Canary Wharf this week, insisting UK athletics is now clean.

The sport was gripped by controversy when convicted drug cheat Dwain Chambers was selected for the British team at the recent World Indoor Championships.

But Macey was phlegmatic when asked whether Chambers’ two-year ban was long enough.

He said: “I’m sure Dwain regrets his decision and he’s trying to get on with his life. He was awesome in the World Indoors.

“Congratulations to him and let’s all move on to work for a cleaner sport.

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