Lewis picked for USATF audit panel

INDIANAPOLIS: Carl Lewis, winner of nine Olympic gold medals, has been selected as a member of USA Track and Field's seven-person audit panel, chief executive Doug Logan announced on his blog on Monday.

The committee will analyze the selection process for the team, coaching and preparation for international competitions. Members will also study the performance of the Beijing team, in particular the national relay team preparation and training.

The US contingent won 23 medals - the most of any country - but will be remembered more for dropping the baton in both the men's and women's 400m preliminaries.