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  • Vitaly Melnikov (RUS) handed eight-year ban after second positive drug test

    Vitaly Melnikov (RUS) handed eight-year ban after second positive drug test

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    Russian swimmer Vitaly Melnikov has been handed an eight-year ban by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Doping Panel after failing an out-of-competition drug test. The 26-year-old tested positive for a growth hormone on March 29, with the swimmer now set to be banned until April 21, 2024. Melnikov had previously served a two-year doping suspension…

  • Herning 2013 Europeans Day 1 – Finals

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    Russia rules with 4 gold medals, 1 world record and 1 championships record after the first day of competition, Efimova having clocked a couple of championships records en route to the final. Spain’s Mireia Belmonte set a new European record of 2:01.52 in the 200 fly, and Denmark won the women’s 4×50 freestyle in a…