Tyson Gay set to return from doping ban at Diamond League meeting in Lausanne
Former world champion Tyson Gay will return from his one-year doping ban at July's Diamond League meeting in Lausanne.
Last Updated: 03/06/14 7:56am
The 31-year-old was suspended after a 2013 positive test for an anabolic steroid, but received a reduced punishment in return for his co-operation with the US Anti-Doping Agency investigation into the case.
"Lausanne has always been one of my favourite meets, and I'm thrilled to have it be my opening meet," said Gay, who has been in training for several months.
The meeting, which is on July 3, will see him take on American rival Justin Gatlin, who served a four-year doping ban, and Frenchman Jimmy Vicaut in the 100m.
The return in Switzerland offers a certain symmetry for Gay, whose last race before his suspension saw him win in Lausanne in a time of 9.79 seconds.
Gay - who had to hand back the silver medal he won as part of the USA 4x100m relay team at the 2012 Olympics - was eligible to return to competitive action from June 23.
When news of his failed test emerged last year, Gay said he did not have "a sabotage story", but insisted he had been "let down" by somebody he trusted.
