GWENT-based sprint star Darren Campbell refused to do a lap of honour with his gold medal-winning 100m relay team-mates in a twist that took the shine off a stunning GB victory in the European Champion-ships last night.

It is thought his protest was over the inclusion in the team of Dwain Chambers following a drugs ban.

Campbell is nearing the end of a decorated career that has seen him win Olympic 200m silver in Sydney and take sprint relay gold in Athens.

And he played his part as Britain finally won their first gold with a storming victory in the 4x100m.

But he refused to join Mark Lewis Francis, Chambers and Marlon Devonish on the lap of honour - and looked a solemn figure when they later received their medals.

He later claimed "accusations" had been thrown at him but refused to reveal what they were and who had thrown them.

"I just can't take the rubbish any more," he said. "I'm not a hypocrite. How can I do a lap of honour?

"Certain accusations have been thrown at me because I take part in a team that I have no control over.

"If everyone else wants to blow a little smoke over it, that's up to them. Hopefully everyone's happy now - they've got their gold."

Asked if he was going to retire, the 32-year old added: "You're damned if you do and damned if you don't. I've done what I always do and run for Great Britain."

Campbell is thought to be unhappy that Chambers, who has recently returned from a two-year drugs ban, was part of the relay team in Sweden.

"He had his reasons for going off, but I can't vouch for him," said Chambers. "He's obviously hurting, but he'll give his opinions at his given time."