Chambers prepared to give up relay place
Dwain Chambers believes he can provide stiff competition for Olympic champion Usain Bolt this year
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Sunday, 01, Feb 2009 08:51
Disgraced sprinter Dwain Chambers insists he will quit Britain's relay team if his team-mates are against his inclusion.
The 30-year-old, who served a two-year drug ban in 2003, can compete at this year's World Indoors and World Championships.
Chambers won the 60 metres event on Saturday in Birmingham having clocked a personal best of 6.52 seconds in the semi.
But some athletes, including sprinter Craig Pickering, have spoken out against Chambers' comeback.
Chambers, who wants to compete in the 100 metres and 4x100metre relay, says he will leave it up to his team-mates.
"If people are going to have a problem with me I won't participate," he said.
"I want to run in the relay if the chance presents itself, but it will be difficult. The camaraderie needs to be established and I haven't had that opportunity.
"We need to have a team spirit - if there are egos and attitudes it's not going to work. It's got to be four guys working together."
Chambers tested positive for the banned steroid THG in August 2003. His two-year ban prevented him from appearing at the international event in Glasgow.