11 weightlifters, including some Russians, suspended over retests from 2012 Olympics

It further limits Russia's ability to send competitors to the Rio Games.

11 weightlifters, including some Russians, suspended over retests from 2012 Olympics

The International Weightlifting Federation has suspended 11 athletes - including four Russians - after retested samples returned adverse analytical findings.

Weightlifting's governing body reported that a number of International Olympic Committee reanalyses of samples from the 2012 London Olympics had tested positive, further limiting Russia's ability to send competitors to the Rio Games.

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