Melissa Myerscough
Melissa Myerscough (pronounced Myers/co), née Price (born September 5, 1979) is an American former hammer thrower.
She finished twelfth at the 2001 World Championships. At the 2003 American championships she tested positive for the banned substance tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), and was disqualified from the gold medal.[1] She was suspended by the IAAF from April 2004 to April 2006.
Her personal best throw was 67.59 metres, achieved in May 2003 in Lincoln.
She is married to Carl Myerscough, who also has been found guilty of doping.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  | ||||
| 2000 | NACAC U-25 Championships | Monterrey, Mexico | 1st | 61.83m |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 12th | 61.57 m |
| Universiade | Beijing, China | 13th | 61.06 m | |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | — | DSQ |
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See also
- List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences
References
- Anti-Doping – Disqualifications and Public Warnings – USATF
- Dure, Beau (April 27, 2006). "BALCO investigation: Key players". USA Today. Retrieved March 10, 2007.
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