New IOC Rule - No Hardy in London

Athletes banned starting with July 1 can't compete in the next Olympics for their sport after their suspension ends. Think Jessica Hardy will stick around for 2016? The IOC Executive Board has taken this decision in furtherance of the fight against doping. The IOC Executive Board, in accordance with Rules 19.3.10 OC and pursuant to Rule 45 OC, hereby issues the following rules regarding participation in the Olympic Games: 1. Any person who has been sanctioned with a suspension of more than six months by any anti-doping organization for any violation of any anti-doping regulations may not participate, in any capacity, in the next edition of the Games of the Olympiad and of the Olympic Winter Games following the date of expiry of such suspension. 2. These Regulations apply to violations of any anti-doping regulations that are committed as of 1 July 2008. They are notified to all International Federations, to all National Olympic Committees and to all Organising Committees for the Olympic Games.