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NewsAlert: 5 Russian canoeists banned from the Rio Games over doping

Original Publication Date: July 25, 2016 8:07PM
Publication Updated: April 27, 2025 11:35PM

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Five Russian canoeists, including an Olympic gold medallist, have been banned from the Rio Games over doping.

The decision comes just days after the International Olympic Committee decided against a complete ban on Russians in the Rio Olympics.

More to come.

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