Lord Coe: Russian doping 'ripped apart' London 2012 Olympic dream

The transcript discusses the impact of the Russian doping scandal on athletics, highlighting the anger and disappointment of athletes who have dedicated their lives to the sport. It covers the decision-making process regarding the participation of Russian athletes in future competitions, emphasizing the need for secure systems to protect clean athletes. The focus then shifts to rebuilding trust in athletics, involving fans, media, and sponsors. The transcript concludes with hopes for a recovery in the sport in 2017.

What was the main emotion expressed by the athletes affected by the doping scandal?

• Joy

• Anger

• Indifference

• Confusion

What action did the World Athletics Governing Body take in response to the doping scandal?

• Banned Russian competitors from the Rio Olympics

• Ignored the issue

• Banned all athletes from the Olympics

• Allowed all athletes to compete

Under what condition might clean Russian athletes be allowed back into competition?

• When they win a legal case

• When they pay a fine

• When their systems are deemed safe and secure

• When they apologize

What is the primary focus of the efforts to rebuild trust in athletics?

• Changing the rules of the sport

• Gaining the trust of clean athletes, fans, media, and sponsors

• Building new stadiums

• Increasing ticket sales

What expression is used to describe the difficulty of regaining trust?

• Trust is like a river

• Trust is a two-way street

• Trust comes on foot and leaves in a taxi

• Trust is a fragile glass