U.S. Olympic athletes have sent a letter to leaders of the International Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency urging them to expand the investigation into Russian doping to sports beyond track and field.
The letter came in response to the two-part report detailing doping inside Russia’s track team, the sport’s international governing body and allegations that the government participated in the fraud.
The letter said that while other sports federations might do their own inquiries, WADA and the IOC should take the lead to make sure all Russian sports are investigated.
The letter was signed by Sarah Konrad, an Olympic biathlete and cross-country skier who is chair of the U.S. Olympic Committee advisory council. The council, which represents 57 Olympics sports, ratified the letter last weekend.
