Hide Caption 8 of 13 Photos: Battling drug cheats The findings uncovered a "deeply-rooted culture of cheating at all levels" within Russian athletics. Photos: Battling drug cheats The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) new report is the latest twist to hit the Russian doping scandal, with it revealing obstructions -- including bribes, intimidation and tampered packages -- to testing in Russia. Hide Caption 1 of 13 Photos: Battling drug cheats WADA will retest samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, focusing on those intending to compete in Rio 2016, to root out any potential drug cheats. Hide Caption 7 of 13 Photos: Battling drug cheats Pound produced an independent report in November 2015 which detailed systemic doping in Russia along with an establishment effort to cover it up. "Today's judgment has created a level playing field for athletes," said the IAAF in a statement Thursday.

Source: CNN July 21, 2016 09:26 UTC