Russia Launches New Anti-Doping Measures Ahead of Rio Olympics

The transcript discusses the state of Russian track and field amidst doping allegations. It highlights the Russian government's alleged involvement in a doping program, leading to potential bans from the Rio Olympics. Athletes express concerns about fairness and their future. The anti-doping lab's issues are exposed, with reforms promised by officials. Despite efforts to clean up, the reputation of Russian athletes remains tarnished, and their participation in future events is uncertain.

What is the main concern regarding Russian athletes participating in the Rio Olympics?

• The cost of travel

• Their unfamiliarity with the climate

• The potential for doping

• Their lack of training

What was the outcome of the retesting of samples from the 2008 Olympics?

• All samples were negative

• Some samples tested positive for banned substances

• The samples were lost

• The samples were inconclusive

Who is blamed for the doping crisis according to the athletes?

• The media

• Both the athletes and the system

• The international officials

• Only the athletes

What action did Gregory Rodchenkov take regarding the positive samples?

• He destroyed them

• He reported them to the authorities

• He ignored them

• He sent them to another country

What measures has the Russian government promised to address the doping issue?

• To increase athlete salaries

• To improve training facilities

• To implement far-reaching reforms and a new educational strategy

• To ban all athletes from international competitions