Official statement from the OCI on Rob Heffernan

“Justice has been done for Rob and we are delighted that he will finally get his hands on the bronze medal he rightfully deserves from London 2012.

But it’s important to remember that, like many athletes before him, Rob has still been denied the moment of glory that comes with climbing onto an Olympic podium to receive an Olympic medal.

The OCI and all stakeholders in Irish sport are fully committed to playing our part in the global fight against doping in order to protect and reward clean athletes such as Rob.

The OCI and Athletics Ireland are working together to ensure that the medal is in Rob’s possession as quickly as possible so he can focus on training for Rio 2‎016.‎”

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