Such restrictions, Russian officials have said, would be tantamount to an outright ban, and Russia would consider boycotting the 2018 Olympics. I took it right away,” wrote Dr. Rodchenkov, who regularly tested drugs on himself and documented their effects. PhotoBut during the Games, Dr. Rodchenkov documented multiple meals with Mr. Mutko and acted with familiarity, according to his daily notes. His lawyer said Dr. Rodchenkov had been fully cooperative with American and international agencies concerning Russia’s doping program. Dr. Rodchenkov attributed Mr. Kamayev’s sudden death to his announcement that he was writing a book, from which Dr. Rodchenkov said he tried to dissuade him.

Source: New York Times November 28, 2017 17:31 UTC