Russian biathletes lose doping appeals
Published: 13 November, 2009, 14:53
Edited: 14 November, 2009, 13:07
Russian biathletes Albina Akhatova and Ekaterina Yurieva have lost their appeal against two-year doping bans.
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Published: 13 November, 2009, 14:53
Edited: 14 November, 2009, 13:07
Russian biathletes Albina Akhatova and Ekaterina Yurieva have lost their appeal against two-year doping bans.