Ottey set for a comeback

acirc;euro;tilde;acirc;euro;tilde;I want to show everybody that age is not a limiting factor and that I can still compete with the very best,acirc;euro;trade;acirc;euro;trade; added Ottey, who had been expected to retire after Sydney.

acirc;euro;tilde;acirc;euro;tilde;I am excited to run next year and am looking forward to the first indoor competitions.acirc;euro;trade;acirc;euro;trade;

Ottey endured a trying 2000 season in which she was forced out of competition for half of the year until a drug ban was lifted in July, but rebounded to enjoy her sixth Olympics despite the worst possible preparation.

She anchored Jamaica to silver in the 4215;100 metres relay and only missed out on bronze in the 100 metres by just one hundredth-of-a-second.

acirc;euro;tilde;acirc;euro;tilde;After the stress and controversy at the Sydney Games, I needed some time to get away from athletics and reflect on my career. I am now certain that I still have the desire to compete again in 2001 at the highest level,acirc;euro;trade;acirc;euro;trade; Ottey said.