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Sochi 2014

At the all-Russian Track and Field championships in Sochi, it's a little lonely: just the athletes, coaches, and a smattering of fans. The competitors are waiting to find out if they'll be allowed to compete in Rio.

Amid a doping scandal, Russian athletes wait to hear whether they can compete in Rio

Sports

A series of doping scandals involving Russian athletes has led to calls for an outright ban against the entire Russian Olympic squad. Now Russian athletes are waiting to find out whether they’re going to have to sit this one out.

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