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Report: Widespread Doping In Russian Track And Field

The World Anti-Doping Agency has found evidence of "deeply rooted culture of cheating" and use of performance-enhancing drugs by Russian athletes and coaches. It is calling for Russia to be suspended from international track events. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with German journalist Hajo Seppelt, who helped break the story.

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