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Tuesday, 10 April 2007 |
"Fastest Man on Earth" Tim Montgomery pleads guilty
Former 100m-world record-holder, Tim Montgomery, who has been called the "Fastest Man on Earth," has pleaded guilty to charges related to a $5m bank fraud and money-laundering scheme in America.
Sprinter Tim Montgomery, 32, has issued an apology for his behaviour in a statement, which read: "I have disappointed many people and for that I am truly sorry. I look forward to moving past this event and being a positive influence in my community in the future."
Tim Montgomery, who was a gold medal winner in the 2000 Olympics, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and two counts of bank fraud.
"I sincerely regret the role I played in this unfortunate episode," Tim Montgomery said.
Tim Montgomery had been in trouble before and his career ended in 2005 after a doping scandal.
Tim Montgomery is due to be sentenced in November and could get between three and four years imprisonment, lawyers have said.
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