(AP Photo)Russians will be absent from this year's Olympic track meet - banned by the sport's governing body, the IAAF, which contributed to the problems as much as solved them over the years. "Last week, the IOC rebuffed Stepanov's wife, Yulia Stepanova, the 800-meter runner who exposed Russia's doping culture after being cast out by the track program. Since he coasted to the 100-meter finish line in world-record time at the Bird's Nest eight years ago, Usain Bolt has been the smiling face of track and field. More than racing against Gatlin, though, Bolt is racing against the clock - and into history.And yet, the doping scourge doesn't elude him, either. She was seeking to compete at the Olympics, and had the blessing of the IAAF and World Anti-Doping Agency.

Source: Times of India July 31, 2016 07:52 UTC