Article: Baumann Heard by IAAF Arbitration Panel

Former 5,000 Olympic champion Dieter Baumann of Germany, who is making last efforts to take part in the Sydney Olympic Games, on Saturday was heard by an arbitration panel.

The 35-year-old Bauman has been tested positive for banned substances but he was later cleared by the German federation of doping charges.

Track and field's world governing body, IAAF, sent the case to an arbitration panel.

A ruling is not expected before Tuesday.

Baumann, the 1992 champion over 5,000 meters in Barcelona, tested positive for the ...

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