How Many Russians Got to Rio?

The transcript discusses the provisional suspension of Russia from athletics due to state-sponsored doping, as found by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) later upheld the ban for Russian athletes with prior doping suspensions, allowing only clean athletes to compete in the Rio Olympics. Despite the McLaren report recommending a blanket ban, the IOC allowed individual sports federations to decide on Russian participation. Ultimately, the Russian team was reduced to 271 athletes, about 70% of its original size, avoiding a complete ban but still facing significant restrictions.

What was the initial action taken by the world governing body of athletics against Russia?

• A complete ban from all sports

• A provisional suspension from track and field competitions

• A fine imposed on Russian athletes

• A warning with no immediate consequences

What was the main reason for the IOC's decision to uphold the ban on certain Russian athletes?

• Lack of evidence against Russian athletes

• Public opinion against Russia

• Evidence of prior doping suspensions

• Political pressure from other countries

What did the McLaren report recommend regarding Russian athletes?

• A public apology from Russia

• A reduction in the number of Russian athletes

• Increased funding for Russian sports

• A complete ban on all Russian athletes

How did the IOC ultimately decide on the participation of Russian athletes in the Rio Olympics?

• By allowing individual sports federations to decide

• By holding a public vote

• By banning the entire Russian team

• By allowing all Russian athletes to compete

What percentage of the original Russian squad was allowed to compete in the Rio Olympics?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 100%