Hukuman itu akan berlangsung hingga 24 Mei 2010, sehingga akan mengakhiri karir atlet berusia 25 tahun itu, bila ia gagal mengajukan banding kepada Federasi Atletik Amatir Internasional atau kepada Dewan Arbitrase Olahraga.
The suspension through to May 24, 2010 could end the career of the 25-year-old Gatlin if he does not successfully appeal to the International Association of Athletics Federations or the Court of Arbitration for Sport.