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Jones, Montgomery urged to speak about doping controversy.(Chicago Tribune)

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Byline: Philip Hersh

CHICAGO _ Charlie Francis said he was breaking a 15-year media silence with the Friday statement in which, for the first time, the controversial Canadian coach disavowed use of banned performance-enhancing drugs.

The chief executive of the international track federation (IAAF) thinks it is time for star U.S. sprinters Marion Jones and Tim Montgomery to explain their relationship with Francis, who admitted he was "consulting" on their training.

"To me, his (Francis') statement seems to show that he means it," IAAF General Secretary Istvan Gyulai told the Chicago Tribune on Saturday. "I am very close to saying he must have another chance.

"We believe Jones and Montgomery now have to say something about the situation."

The athletes have refused comment in the six weeks since they first were seen training with Francis.

Gyulai compared Francis to the former East German coaches who took part ...

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