Russian athletes suspended for doping

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of medical vials and syringes on February 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Crime Commission on February 7th released findings from a 12 month investigation into Australian sport, uncovering the possibility of match fixing, drugs in sport and links to organised crime. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of medical vials and syringes on February 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Crime Commission on February 7th released findings from a 12 month investigation into Australian sport, uncovering the possibility of match fixing, drugs in sport and links to organised crime. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Published Jul 17, 2013

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Moscow – The Russian anti-doping agency has provisionally suspended three swimmers and two cyclists for positive tests at national championships last month.

The agency says all five are “suspended from participating in any capacity in a training camp or competition until the decision has been rendered on the case.”

Swimmers Igor Akhlyustin, Mikhail Dovgalyuk and Anton Komlev returned positive tests for doping at the nationals in Moscow.

Cyclists Andrey Russkikh and Ekaterina Koroleva tested positive at the junior track nationals in St. Petersburg.

Rusada did not identify the doping substances involved in the cases. – Sapa-AP

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