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Larry Nassar victims to receive $138.7M over FBI handling of case
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar.
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USADA wants WADA overhaul after Chinese swimming scandal
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says the World Anti-Doping Agency must be overhauled in an effort to restore confidence in the global testing body following its handling of a Chinese doping case.
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Documents: China gave nearly $2M in extra funding to WADA
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that the Chinese government gave nearly $2M more than required to WADA programs in 2018 and 2019.
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44th London Marathon sets event record with 53,000+ finishers
The 44th London Marathon set an event record with more than 53,000 runners completing the race, which also set a fundraising record with more than 67 million pounds ($82 million) raised as of Monday.
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Ethiopian runner Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping
Ethiopian distance runner Zerfe Wondemagegn, who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, has been banned for five years after testing positive for testosterone and EPO.
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WADA stands by call to clear Chinese Olympic swimmers
The World Anti-Doping Agency issued a statement on Sunday that said, after reviewing a television documentary, it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.
