CNN —Much like Mark Twain, Russian doping whistleblower Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov says that reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated.
“There is no question that – if the IOC wants to have any credibility – it would ban them [Russian athletes] for 10 years, no less,” Rodchenkov said.
Michel Euler/AP/FILEInternational sporting federations have the first say on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can even attempt to qualify for the Olympics.
“The only way to bring it to an end is to prosecute the organizers under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act.
Lira is the first person to be charged and convicted under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act.
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