Drugs in Sport: The general secretary of the IAAF has confirmed the sport's governing body are already considering what sanctions to impose against drugs cheat Marion Jones.
Jones, now retired, recently admitted she had used the the steroid THG during her glittering career.
The American has already handed back the five medals she won at the 2000 Olympic Games and, after lying to federal investigators about her use of THG in 2003, is facing a six-month prison sentence.
IAAF president Lamine Diack last weekend publicly condemned Jones in a scathing statement after the news was announced when she appeared in a New York court.
"Marion Jones will be remembered as one of the biggest frauds in sporting history," said Diack. "It is a tragedy, and I am glad that Marion Jones is aware not only of the damage that her action caused herself and her loved ones, but also her fans, her country and her sport of athletics, both in the USA and all over the world."
Ahead of tomorrow's World Road Running Championships in Udine, general secretary Pierre Weiss revealed the IAAF has reacted quickly to what other action they may take against the US star.
Her offence could see fellow members of the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams at the 2000 Sydney Games stripped of their medals, while there could also be demands for financial reimbursement from meeting promoters who paid her huge appearance fees and prize money.
Weiss said: "Yes, it is a sad story. You know the declaration made by our president. She was the 'Queen of our Sport' and we are losing our 'Queen'.
"To give more precise information such as what will be the IAAF's final decision regarding her suspension, regarding her money, regarding medals — what will happen to the relays — those are good questions.
"We are investigating the case, we have asked the member federation in the USA to make a report. We haven't seen the report yet — it will be much too complex. So today I cannot give you any real news on this subject other than to say we are really sad about what has happened."