DIANE MODAHL yesterday called on the International Amalteur Athletic Federation "to do the right thing" this weekend and clear her of any doping offence.
Modabl, Whb has heen fighting for more than 18 months to prove her innocence, has sent the sport's world governing body further scientific evidence. It is directed at a crucial Council meeting in Cape Town which will decide whether to drop the case or refer it to an arbitration panel.
She insists that tests undertaken by two of her experts, Professor Simon Gaskell and Professor Rod Bilton, reinforce her successful appeal against a four year ban at a British Athletic Federation hearing last summer.
Modahl, who will hear the Council's verdict at a training camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico, said "IAAF officials know in their hearts and in their minds that I am innocent.
"But so much has been said by spokesmen for the authorities which should not have been said that we are now in the realm of protecting reputations this time not my reputation but that of my accusers.
"I hope and pray that the Council will rise above all this, give careful consideration to my case and do the right thing. It is long overdue.
Modahl (29) added "This new evidence makes the same points's that my experts made at earlier hearings, but now in relation to tests on my own samples.
"There is now such an overwhelming body of evidence in my favour that there should be only one result.
"The case was always weak. If they harbour any reservations about dropping it, this should put the matter beyond any doubt at all."
Tests of samples recently provided by Modahl say her team showed again that bad storage conditions could lead to dramatic increases in the level of testosterone. They have always argued that the sample she gave after competing at a meeting in Lisbon became degraded in un-refrigerated conditions.
Modahl's solicitor Tony Morton Hooper said "I hope the Council weighs up all the evidence which is available and reminds itself that the burden of proof lies not with Diane but with itself. If that is done, the case must be dropped."
The athlete, who is sueing the BAF for £480,000 compensation for legal and scientific fees and lost income, flies out to the US today.
