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12 Athletes Banned Amid Russia's Doping Scandal Fallout

11/8/2025

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On November 7, 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced bans for 12 athletes tied to Russia's doping.
The actions conclude disciplinary proceedings based on data from the Moscow anti-doping laboratory, now closed.
Elena Kotulskaya, a former European indoor silver medalist, received a four-year ban for samples dating to 2013.
Russia remains banned from international track and field due to its invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about rules if readmitted.

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On November 7, 2025, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced bans for 12 athletes tied to Russia's doping.
The actions conclude disciplinary proceedings based on data from the Moscow anti-doping laboratory, now closed.
Elena Kotulskaya, a former European indoor silver medalist, received a four-year ban for samples dating to 2013.
Russia remains banned from international track and field due to its invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about rules if readmitted.