He said that would affect any Russian athletes who have been subject to reliable testing outside of the Russian system. Reeling from multiple reports of systemic, state-sponsored doping, Russian athletes were initially suspended by the IAAF in November. Despite Mutko’s efforts, the IAAF chose not to life a ban on Russian track and field athletes for the Rio Games. The IAAF did adopt a pair of rule changes Friday, however, that provide some wiggle room for Russian athletes. The line separating dirty and clean Russian athletes, he said, is a blurry one.

Source: Washington Post June 17, 2016 14:36 UTC