Ioc Bans Three Russian Bobsledders For Life Over Doping
The IOC is re-testing all Russian athletes’ samples from the event after Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of Moscow’s discredited anti-doping laboratory, blew the whistle on what he said was a state-sponsored doping programme. Russia denies his allegations, saying it is the victim of a politicised dirty tricks campaign designed to besmirch its reputation and curb its sporting success. The IOC’s latest move brings the total number of Russian athletes handed life bans to over 20 this month....