Yulia Efimova

Olympics 2016: Third Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova appeals as IOC rejects blame for doping crisis

Swimmer Yulia Efimova on Sunday became the third Russian swimmer to challenge her Rio Olympics ban as the International Olympic Committee rejected blame for the Russia doping crisis.

Rio 2016: Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova first to appeal against Olympics ban

Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova on Monday became the first athlete to announce she would appeal against her ban from next month's Rio Games over doping.

Going on and on: WADA probes fresh Russian doping allegations

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Tuesday it was investigating fresh claims of Russian doping involving four Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics gold medallists.

Meldonium's widespread misuse: 27 Russian athletes tested positive for drug since its ban