Mickey Grimes
Encyclopedia
Mickey Grimes is a former American
sprinter who specialized over 100
and 200 metres
. He won the 100 metres at the 2003 Pan American Games
, but was later stripped of his title for testing positive for ephedrine
. On May 25, 2004, he was tested positive for norandrosterone and was ruled ineligible for two years (2004–2006).
United States
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sprinter who specialized over 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
. He won the 100 metres at the 2003 Pan American Games
Athletics at the 2003 Pan American Games – Men's 100 metres
The final of the Men's 100 metres event at the 2003 Pan American Games took place on Wednesday August 6, 2003, with the heats and the semifinals staged a day earlier. Original winner Mickey Grimes was stripped of the gold medal after testing positive for ephedrine...
, but was later stripped of his title for testing positive for ephedrine
Ephedrine
Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a stimulant, appetite suppressant, concentration aid, decongestant, and to treat hypotension associated with anaesthesia....
. On May 25, 2004, he was tested positive for norandrosterone and was ruled ineligible for two years (2004–2006).