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Was it fair to ban Russia from the Rio Olympics?

The anti-doping agency WADA found evidence of state-sponsored doping of Russian athletes during the Sochi Olympics. The International Association of Athletics Federations banned Russia from the Rio Olympics. While many feel the credibility of the Olympics was at stake, others don't think banning an entire country is a fair move. It only gives the U.S. more leverage to win. What do you think?

Published 7/18/16

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Canadian law professor Richard McLaren speaks about his findings.

WADA report: Sochi lab used sample-swapping to enable doped Russian athletes to compete at 2014 Winter Olympics https://t.co/YMtX5K8bVY
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 18, 2016

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Wada's statements on the report:

"I am unwaveringly confident in my report" - Richard McLaren
— WADA (@wada_ama) July 18, 2016

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McLaren confirms laboratory operated as part of a state sponsored program - calls it the "disappearing positive" method.
— WADA (@wada_ama) July 18, 2016

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McLaren confirms Ministry of sport and government involvement in Russian doping program.
— WADA (@wada_ama) July 18, 2016

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And Russia saw it coming.

#Russian press was gloomy ahead of the #Wada report, predicting darkest page in history of national sport. They were right. This is damning
— Sarah Rainsford (@sarahrainsford) July 18, 2016

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#WADA commission head: 'feel sorry' for 'real' (clean) athletes, but obliged to set out the facts; 'unfortunate' that athletes hurt by bans
— Sarah Rainsford (@sarahrainsford) July 18, 2016

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Huge questions for IOC now on Russia's place in the Rio Games. Not hyperbole to say integrity of Olympic movement at stake.
— Richard Conway (@richard_conway) July 18, 2016

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But Russia's fans aren't having it.

Why Russia Shouldn't Be Banned From Rio 2016 Olympics https://t.co/qgyx0G6MYi
— Brandon Meredith (@BIGbrand123) July 14, 2016

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Of course the US wants Russia banned from Olympics- will boost their medal total no end. Not saying Russia *shouldn't* be banned, but still.
— Alilloyd (@gheizhwinder) July 18, 2016

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Haven't read the report yet,but get the idea from tweets. Glad it all was finally uncovered. Still think Russia shouldn't be banned from Rio
— Elena Dyachkova (@ElenaRusAthletx) July 18, 2016

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