Athletics governing body refutes ‘sensationalist and confusing’ doping allegations

"The published allegations were sensationalist and confusing: the results referred to were not positive tests."

Allegations that international athletics officials turned a blind eye to suspicious blood tests involving hundreds of athletes have been strenuously denied by the IAAF, the governing body for the sport.

A lengthy and detailed response by the IAAF to the claims by a German broadcaster and The Sunday Times said the allegations were “sensationalist and confusing”.