Russian doping cases causes major concern to IAAF

Athletics governing body the IAAF have described the number of Russian doping cases as a major concern in light of Tuesday’s doping scandals.

Russian doping cases causes major concern to IAAF
Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 17:49

Athletics governing body the IAAF have described the number of Russian doping cases as a major concern in light of Tuesday’s doping scandals.

The Russian anti-doping body revealed that five athletes had been retrospectively suspended which should see Rob Heffernan and Olive Loughnane handed retrospective medals.

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