Gatlin set to return from drugs ban in Estonia

American sprinter Justin Gatlin is set to return from a four-year drugs ban with two races in Estonia next month.



Gatlin, who has won Olympic and world sprint titles, will race in Rakvere on August 3 and in Tallinn on August 8.



The 28-year-old, who has not competed since June 2006, says he is hoping to race at the 2012 Olympics.



Gatlin won the 100 and 200-metre sprint double at the 2005 World Championships to add to his 2004 Olympic 100m title.



He was suspended after testing positive for testosterone in 2006, although he has always insisted that he has never knowingly taken a performance-enhancing substance.



Many expected him to have difficulty finding races in Europe because of a Euro Meetings recommendation not to invite athletes who bring the sport into disrepute.



However, the Estonia meetings are not part of the Euro group and organisers say they would welcome Gatlin.