IAAF to probe new doping allegations against Russia

Russia's chances of sending an athletics team to the Rio Olympics appeared to recede on Sunday after a new documentary alleged further doping improprieties.

IAAF to probe new doping allegations against Russia

Russia's chances of sending an athletics team to the Rio Olympics appeared to recede on Sunday after a new documentary alleged further doping improprieties.

The IAAF has said it will "look carefully" at a new documentary from the German broadcaster ARD, whose original expose of Russian drug testing procedures led indirectly to the nation's suspension from athletics in November.

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