Chambers launches legal battle

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After taking a vital step towards his ambition to compete in the Games by twice clocking 100 metres 'A' qualifier in Biberac an der Reiss, Germany, Chambers is not prepared to say when he expects the legal battle to get under way.

The 30-year-old Londoner again insisted it is for his lawyers and not him to take the necessary court action to lift the ban enabling him to gain clearance and compete in Beijing.

Currently he, along with others who have committed anti-doping violations, is prevented by a British Olympic Association (BOA) bylaw from ever again representing Team GB at any future Games, but he insisted he will be concentrating on the track.

Chambers said: "Now I've got the qualifier, I've just got to continue with my role which is competing and let the lawyers do their part."

Twice in perfect conditions, Chambers decimated the Beijing qualifier of 10.21 seconds with performances of 10.14 seconds in his heat and then a dazzling 10.06 in the final.

Then he was more determined to speak about how he has rebuilt his career rather than discuss what is likely to happen when his lawyers commence proceedings against the BOA regulation.

Chambers said: "I've taken up this challenge and as I have said before, I would only do it because of my strong feelings about how well I can run in the Olympic Games. I've matured a lot and I'd like to go on record in saying that I've made amends for my mistakes a long time ago, and now I'm proving that I can do it clean."

After hearing the German crowd applaud his performances, Chambers added: "I will always remain a clean athlete from here onwards. I've come of age now and I believe in what I say and I'm able to do the walking as well. That comes with age, experience and confidence."

Nick Collins, Chambers' solicitor, said: "The legal papers are presently with his barrister and we are anticipating serving them next week."