IOC - Russians and Kenyans must prove innocence to compete in Rio Olympics

This unprecedented step was unanimously agreed at an emergency summit convened by the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne.

IOC - Russians and Kenyans must prove innocence to compete in Rio Olympics

Athletes from Kenya and Russia, in all sports, will only be able to compete at the Rio Olympics if they have passed an "individual evaluation" to prove they have not been doping.

This unprecedented step was unanimously agreed at an emergency summit convened by the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne.

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