The investigation is part of the Department of Justice’s broader inquiry into doping schemes that have already led to penalties against scores of Russian athletes and officials. More than 100 Russian athletes were barred from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after the revelations, and employees of the Russian government were refused accreditation to the Games. The Russian doping scandal has captured the attention of American authorities on multiple fronts. Since at least last year, New York City Marathon officials have grown skeptical of Mr. Baranov and shunned his athletes. On Thursday, Mr. Baranov said that none of his clients were registered to run in Sunday’s marathon.

Source: New York Times November 03, 2016 17:37 UTC