Australian cyclist Michael Rogers has received a bronze medal for the men’s individual time trial at Athens 2004, after American Tyler Hamilton was stripped of his gold medal three years ago.
Hamilton was originally allowed to keep his gold medal after a laboratory unintentionally destroyed his B sample, but admitted to doping in an interview in 2011 after testing positive to subsequent tests.
The disqualification elevated Rogers to third place.
“What a great honour,” Rogers said following a medal ceremony in Lausanne.
“When I reminisce about that day 11 years ago in Athens, my first reaction is that of a smile. This bronze medal gives me great satisfaction and adds something tangible to my great memories.”