IBU bans two Russian athletes

October 01, 2019

The International Biathlon Union has decided to suspend Alexandr Pechenkin and Alexander Chernyshov for participating in an organised doping scheme.

The two athletes are suspended for four years starting on the the date of the decision - (21 June 2019). Both athletes have 21 days to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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