LAWRENCE... I would take it (the gold medal), because I know my hard work was put in fairly

Jamaican Tayna Lawrence, a 100-metre bronze medallist from the Sydney Olympic Games, behind embattled American Marion Jones and Ekaterina Thanou of Greece, says she wants the gold medal if the two are banned for drug use.

The speedy Jamaican claimed the bronze in the Australian capital four years ago in 11.18 seconds, behind a victorious Jones (10.75), who went on to claim four other medals (two gold, two bronze) and Thanou in 11.12 seconds.

Jones could be stripped of the five medals she won after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set up an investigation into BALCO boss Victor Conte's claims that the American used illegal drugs.

Meanwhile, if Jones is forced to forfeit her title, Thanou would be upgraded, and that decision could spark another inquiry by the IOC.

The Greek is currently under criminal investigation for deliberately evading drug tests ahead of the Athens Olympics and faces the threat of jail if found guilty.

Lawrence, who was part of the victorious Jamaican 400 metres relay in Athens said, "I would take it (the gold medal), because I know my hard work was put in fairly and if theirs weren't and if it is proven, then it is only fair."

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