Rodchenkov’s close colleagues died unexpectedly in February, within weeks of each other both were former antidoping officials, one who resigned soon after Dr. Rodchenkov as the linchpin in what it described as an extensive state-sponsored doping program in Russia, accusing him of extorting money from athletes - the only accusation he denies - as well as covering up positive drug tests and destroying hundreds of urine samples.īack in Russia, two of Dr. In November, the World Anti-Doping Agency identified Dr. Six months ago, however, he had a dramatic change in fortune. Rodchenkov was awarded the prestigious Order of Friendship by President Vladimir V. “It was working like a Swiss watch.”Īfter Sochi, Dr. “We were fully equipped, knowledgeable, experienced and perfectly prepared for Sochi like never before,” he said.
Rodchenkov described his own work at Sochi as a “strong accomplishment,” the apex of a decade-long effort to perfect Russia’s doping strategy at international competitions. It named the athletes involved in the doping program.ĭr. He provided The Times with emails detailing doping efforts and a spreadsheet that he said was sent to him by the sports ministry before the Sochi Games. Rodchenkov’s account could not be independently verified, but it was consistent with the broad findings of a report published last year by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
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