LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Marion Jones' backup ``B'' drug sample from the U.S. track and field championships is to be tested late this week, her lawyer said Monday.
The ``A'' sample from the June 23 test was positive for the banned endurance-enhancer EPO. If the second test is positive, the five-time Olympic medallist could face a minimum two-year ban from the sport.
``I don't expect we'll have the results right away,'' said lawyer Howard Jacobs. ``It will probably take a couple of weeks.''
Dogged by doping suspicions for several years, Jones vehemently has denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs.
The June 23 positive test came after her victory in the 100 meters at the nationals in Indianapolis, her 14th U.S. title but first since 2002.
At the Sydney Games in 2000, Jones became the first woman to win five track medals _ gold in the 100, 200 and 1,600-metre relay, and bronze in the long jump and 400 relay.
