12/09/07

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Seven years later, the fate of Marion Jones' five medals from the Sydney Olympics is at stake this week in what could lead to a reshuffling of results for more than three dozen athletes.

The International Olympic Committee must decide whether doping-tainted Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou should be upgraded to gold in the women's 100 meters and whether Jones' American teammates should be stripped of their relay medals.

The IOC has some tricky legal, ethical and moral issues to consider.