WADA Independent Commission

Russian Doping: McLaren Report Confirms Cover-Up of Positive Samples in Sochi

Jason AlbertJuly 18, 2016

This morning, Professor Richard McLaren disclosed his findings after looking into claims of Russian state-sponsored doping and its cover-up. Here's a quick summary of his findings, which were enough to prompt WADA to call for Russian athletes in all sports to be banned from the 2016 Olympics.

News

As WADA Commission Promises More To Come, Skiing’s Past Doping Scandals Emerge

Chelsea LittleNovember 24, 2015

Norway's TV2 says it has found out that Estonian cross-country skier Kristina Smigun is likely to be stripped of her 2006 Olympic gold medals; national and international federations seem happy to discuss, but the IOC will not. Meanwhile, a Norwegian Paralympian alleges Russians had separate (and comically short) doping control tests at the 2014 Olympics.