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2,500 doping tests planned for Sochi Olympics

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:02 MDT

2,500 doping tests planned for Sochi Olympics

The Associated Press

Updated May 23, 2013 11:31AM MDT

Moscow • Sochi’s anti-doping director says 2,500 drug tests will be conducted at next year’s Winter Olympics, about 350 more than at the 2010 Games in Vancouver. Alexei Slautin, head of Sochi’s anti-doping section, said in a statement Thursday on the Russian Sports Ministry’s web site that another 600 tests are planned for the Paralympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency says 2,149 tests were done at the previous winter games. In all, the Sochi Games will have 13 doping control stations — 10 ...

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Embrace clean air standards

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:41 MDT

Embrace clean air standards

By jeff miller

Updated May 18, 2013 10:29AM MDT

As a local Subaru dealer who works with one of the greenest brands in the nation, our air quality has become a major concern. The good news, however, is that new federal standards that could help dramatically improve our community’s air are being supported by a surprising alliance of car manufacturers and public health groups. Last winter, Wasatch Front residents struggled through 22 days of dangerously polluted air. Polluted air worsens breathing problems, shortens lives and especially jeopard...

WINTER - The Salt Lake Tribune

2,500 doping tests planned for Sochi Olympics

2,500 doping tests planned for Sochi Olympics

Updated May 23, 2013 11:31AM MDT

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Embrace clean air standards

Embrace clean air standards

Updated May 18, 2013 10:29AM MDT

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