Washington finally to get 2003 world 400m gold

RALEIGH, North Carolina: American Tyree Washington is finally going to get the 2003 world 400m gold medal draped around his neck, the retired sprinter said on Sunday.

USA Track & Field (USATF) will present Washington with the newly cast medal at this week's US championships in Eugene, Oregon. Athletics officials confirmed he would be recognized and an announcement will be made on Monday, USATF spokeswoman Jill Geer said.

Washington, now 32, said he had mixed emotions about the presentation, which is scheduled for Saturday after the men's 400m final.