Reduced bans on athletes who grass on other culprits

ATHLETES who test positive for the designer steroid tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) could get reduced bans if they provide information on anybody involved in a doping conspiracy, the sport’s governing body has said.

Five athletes are under investigation for use of THG and face minimum two-year suspensions if found guilty of doping violations.

The IAAF has a rule allowing reduced sanctions for athletes offering “substantial assistance” in a doping