The IAAF has rebuffed Russia’s latest bid to overturn the ban on most of its track and field team competing at the Olympics, while Russian president Vladimir Putin hosted a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the eligible competitors. CBC | Sports News
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A break down of Team Canada’s Olympic team
The Canadian Olympic Committee announced the 313 athletes that will represent Canada at Rio 2016. CBC Sports breaks down some of the numbers. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Why a full Olympic ban on Russia never had a chance
In the wake of the latest investigation into widespread, state-sponsored doping by Russian athletes, many figured the IOC had a slam-dunk decision on its hands. But banning an entire country from the Olympics would have been easier said than done. CBC | World News
Read More »Russians allowed to compete in Olympic archery
The international archery federation has approved the entry of three Russian archers for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after determining they have no links to doping. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Chris Froome wins the Tour de France: He admits he’s now targeting Olympic gold at Rio
CHRIS FROOME won a third Tour de France crown in Paris last night and then set his sights on double glory at next month’s Olympic Games in Rio. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
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