2 doping cheats, possible bronze for Murofushi

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows Japan's Koji Murofushi, who placed fifth in the men's hammer throw at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August, throwing the hammer at the Games. Both the silver and bronze medalists hammer throwers from the Olympics have tested positive for doping violations, leaving open the possibility that the bronze will go to Murofushi.

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