Younger was a member of the independent WADA commission that uncovered widespread doping in Russian track and field. MONTREAL (AP) " A German official who helped investigate doping in Russia has been appointed as the World Anti-Doping Agency's director of intelligence and investigations. Incoming WADA director general Olivier Niggli says Younger's "rich pedigree in the world of law enforcement will bring tremendous value to clean sport and, as a result, clean athletes worldwide." WADA says he will start his new role in Montreal on Oct. 3. Gunter Younger has been serving as head of the cybercrime division in Bavaria.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 17, 2016 11:37 UTC