Ohuruogu says her ban is disproportionately harsh
Christine Ohuruogu is likely to have to wait at least two weeks before finding out whether her drugs ban will stand.
The Commonwealth 400m champion was banned for a year after missing three out-of-competition tests in 18 months.

Ohuruogu's lawyer appeared before a Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) tribunal in London on Thursday.

A Cas spokesman said: "No decision is likely to be announced until the tribunal considers the matter, which can take between two and three weeks."

Ohuruogu was found guilty by an UK Athletics independent disciplinary committee and saw her ban begin in August last year, but almost immediately decided to appeal to the Cas.

The 2012 Olympic prospect has had her funding and medical support withdrawn as a result of her suspension.

Being classed as a drug cheat would see her banned from representing Great Britain at future Olympic Games.

UKA's disciplinary committee conceded Ohuruogu made an unintentional mistake due to forgetfulness, and stressed that she was not deliberately trying to beat the testing procedures.

Three-month ban

Ohuruogu's lawyers argued on Thursday that IAAF sentencing guidelines are notably tougher than other sports.

Britain's world triathlon champion Tim Don received only a three-month ban for the same offence under his sport's regulations.

IAAF and UK Athletics lawyers were also in attendance at the secret hearing.

Paula Radcliffe, one of the world's leading anti-doping campaigners, has already given her backing to Ohuruogu.

"If Christine lived in any other country, she would not be serving a 12-month ban and that is not fair," said Radcliffe.

"I think it is good that the rules are strictly applied in Britain but it cannot be different in other countries.

"I don't think for one minute she is guilty of doping."

Ohuruogu, who won the 400m gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, says she will quit athletics if her ban is upheld.