Despite the criticism from their pundits (so much for being impartial) I bet the BBC are praying Dwain makes it through - I tuned into just his race and then turned over after - his controversy has probably attracted more viewers (to cheer him and jeer him) for an olympic qualifier than ever before

G Singh, Edinburgh, UK

Jesus dies on the cross to forgive us for our sins! Why cant we forgive?


Dwaine has served his punishment, he has rehabilitated, and should be allowed to run at the olympics.

Mikey G

London

Michael Hanson, London, England

He is a confessed drug cheat who was not caught by drug testing.If it hadn't been for the US court case he could still be running and cheating. There is absolutely no way he should represent his country in Beijing .If he does go I hope the other relay runners refuse to compete with him in the team.

B I Jones, Beijing, China

Chambers didn't make "a mistake" but a positive decision to cheat to quite an extreme. The argument that he is punished unfairly compared with other countries doesn't hold water - in some countries he would have faced criminal charges for his actions.

Al, Richmond, UK

olympics humbug.
is there a line between amateur and prof, if there is please some one explain the apparent chaos in who competes and why.
as far as the BOA is concerned have they not picked others who have been caught using drugs?
just annual world championships surely are the best basis.

john haydon rowe, javea,

James, Glasgow, I hope you do not watch the Olympics because your stance is about retribution and somewhat sanctimonious. The man has paid the price of his mistake now let him run and stop standing on a moral pedestal that fits none of us well.

Lloyd, London,

The bylaws of the sport are there for the protection of all athletes. These bylaws were know to Chambers but he chose to ignore the consequences and therefore must pay the price. Those who say he has paid his dues are mistaken as part of the punishment is a ban on competing in the Olympics.

K Williams, Bridgend,

While i do not support the use of performance enhancing drugs, Chambers was caught and punished; he should be allowed to continue is livelyhood to support himself and family. What do you want him to do? become a habitual criminal to live. this is the land of the Privy Council. lol

Ains Mack, montego bay , Jamaica

Chambers isn't cheating me, he's cheating athletes who have trained for years, day in and day out, to have a chance. He should be excluded from representing this country because he's screwed over his peers. Why is his redemption more important than their honest effort? Chambers' backers are deluded.

Jon Jones, Guildford,

Why should he be denied the chance of competing at the worlds most important competition because he made a mistake? Fair enough there are plenty of athletes who have never used drugs and he should not have used them in the first place, but why shouldnt his attempt at reform be recognised? GO DWAIN!

Tom, Sheffield,

There is no legitimate basis for interference in any sport governing body's decision as to how to formulate its own rules: it is quite improper to compel such a body not to be anything other than as harsh as it likes on anyone who has ever taken drugs.

James E. Petts, Burnham, England

Dwain took the medals of many clean athletes. He took the money which should have contributed to the training and improvement of those athletes. The problem with lieing Dwain is that you lose all credability. Those athletes you stole from lost but, didn't deserve to, you should lose because you do.

John, Valencia, Spain

To all those who say "he's paid his dues", or "he's rec'd his punishment" - NO HE'S NOT! Part of the punishment was an Olympic ban, and he defies part of his punishment if he wins in court.

Jonathan, Newtownabbey,

He should move to the States. The UK with its moralising idiots is not the place for a mentally strong go-getter.

John, London,

Drug are a huge problem in every sport. How disheartening for an athlete to be excluded from an event t by having been beaten by a cheat (or undiscovered cheats;) Automatic lifetime bans should be considered normal or just don't use the word 'sport'.

Brian Rosen, Vienne, France

He knew that if caught out he'd forfit his ability to run in the olympics. What he's now saying is that he doesn't like the rules he chose to break. Put your dummy back in and take it like a man you whinger. If he goes - I'm not watching the Olympics it's that simple.

James , Glasgow. ,

There you go then. Cheats DO prosper.
I like Allen from Devons comments especially. Does it really take guts be be a drug cheat?? Saya a lot for the UK if this is the concensus opinion.
This episode will expose athletics as the sham it is.

Gareth JOnes, Dússeldorf, Germany

He cheated. FACT. He was punished. FACT. The slate could and should be wiped clean, but he should now be subjected to dope tests more often. If he's our best hope for a medal in the 100m we should allow him to go. It's good to see him so fit and determined a lesser guy would have given up. Good luck

Dick Johnson, Peterborough, UK

Well Done Dwain!!
Let all those who are without sin continue to cast stones!

Mary, Stevenage, UK

He is the best we have got and he has served his punishment.
At least, we know he is clean and who knows about other athletes.

Olu, London,

Three questions. 1) How long was Chambers taking drugs. 2) How many races did he win while he was taking drugs. 3) How much Prize money,Sponsorship money,Appearence money did Chambers make while he was taking "Performance enhancing Drugs".
Answer to those questions disqualify Chambers for "LIFE"

Ed Corbett, bridgend, wales

Cram and Backley, the BBC commentators, are an absolute disgrace. When working for the BBC, a publicly-funded broadcaster, they are supposed to be fair and impartial. I used to have respect for these two great athletes, but not any more. They are mere stooges of Coe's BOA.

John Traynor, Birmingham,

He knew the rules when he cheated - there is no argument - no way back - the sport must be scrupulously clean (and incidentely with scrupulously fair testing procedures). Dwain had a flawed logic when he took the drugs and sadly he has a flawed belief in his redemption.

David Williams, Isfield, England

Chambers is a cheat and has brought disgrace on his sport and country. I am amazed at the cheek of the man. If athletics is ever to have any credibility he should not be allowed to run in the olympics. What a role model he is for our children.

B Checketts, Birmingham,

Good luck with your efforts to overturn the ruling Dwain. Your perseverance in the face of continual flak from hypocritical, self-serving moralists is an example to all. You've paid your dues and admitted your mistakes and should now be permitted to continue with your career. All the best.

Alan, Houston,

Let him in and it encourages all other cheats that the punishment will possibly be withdrawn.

Our country is already moving down the road that being 'bad' is the best choice and being 'good' is weak. Crack down on those that take the short cut.

Peter, London, UK

I was a massive chambers fan before he was tested postive, he stated he just wants to be treated fairly, i'm not sure however seeing he wasn't so fair when he tested postive. You can not take away the fact he ran a great time and under extreme pressure, and pressure is what its all about in Beijing.

Rob Keeping, Gütersloh, Germany

IMHO he has paid the price, so let him back in to compete. UK plc does not have a lot of options when it comes to athletes of this quality.

Geoff Lusk, Margueron, France

Watched on Sky this drug cheat tonight. One clip had him displaying AVIVA on his strip, AVIVA must support drug cheats - they should be ashamed. The next clip ADDIDAS was on his strip - a sportswear manufacturer supporting drugs cheats - great.
Perhaps the BBC could do sport a "Public Service" and not show any event he takes part in assuming our wonderful legal industry let him complete

irx, Devon,

Good on you, Dwain. It takes guts to keep going when all seem against you. I hope you make it.

Allen Brown, Shanghai, PR China