Vindication brought little satisfaction. Nine months after athletes had called for further investigation into doping in Russian sport, a report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency revealed a system as widespread — maybe even more so — as those athletes anticipated.
WADA echoed the call some athletes have been making for months that Russia be barred from competing in the upcoming Rio Olympics, which open on Aug. 5.
That response came after Richard McLaren, who had been tasked by WADA in May to investigate claims of doping and cover-ups at the Sochi Olympics, released his report on Monday.