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Kenyan athletics manager recalled after doping bribe report

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Michael Rotich

The manager of the Kenyan Olympic athletics team has been recalled from the Rio Games after an investigation alleged he demanded money to give warnings about doping tests, a media report said.

The investigation by the Sunday Times newspaper and German television channel ARD into Michael Rotich is a potential new blow to Kenya's sporting reputation after doping accusations in recent months.

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