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Russia's Olympic Committee Reinstated After Doping Scandal

The International Olympic Committee says remaining test results from Russians who competed at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics have come back negative. 168 Russians took part as neutral athletes.

After a major doping scandal limited Russia's participation at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the country's Olympic committee has been formally reinstated by the International Olympic Committee.

This comes after the IOC said remaining test results from Russians

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