not my real name wrote:
To Luv2Run, you mention "once he's served his time," but that's NOT the only stipulation of a sanction. Remember the standard language ALWAYS includes the verbiage along the lines of "forfeiture of any points, prizes, and medals." So not only do you have to sit out for 2 years (or 4), but you ALSO must satisfy the forfeiture of the aforementioned. ....
Again, Robert, since you're the journalist (i'm not an elite athlete, so I don't get much standing with a complaint to usatf), can you please request usatf provide you with information regarding exactly how Harouffi has satisfied all the requirements for reinstatement? thanks buddy.
Returning the prize money isn't hard. It wasn't like he was popped for the biological passport. He was popped at the LA Marathons so he only has to pay back that money which I assume he never got.
You don't have to go back and give away previous prize money.