But recent Winter Games reveal grounds for scepticism. At the 2006 Turin Games, doping products were discovered in a chalet used by a coach involved with Austria's cross-country skiing team. COCKTAIL OF STEROIDSHowever, doping at the Winter Olympics reached its nadir with the Russian plot four years ago in Sochi. Russia has always denied accusations that it mounted a system of state-sponsored doping and has accused Rodchenkov of acting alone. "One positive test in two is for anabolics and these offences happen in a wide field of disciplines," Bigard added.

Source: Daily Nation February 08, 2018 05:26 UTC