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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 file photo, gold medalist Artur Taymazov of Ukbekistan prepares to receive his medal during the victory ceremony for the men's 120-kg freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Wrestler and Russian politician Artur Taymazov has been stripped of a second Olympic gold medal for doping. The International Olympic Committee says Taymazov, who already lost his 2008 gold medal for doping, has now been stripped of the 2012 gold in the 120-kilogram category. The IOC says he tested positive for the banned steroid turinabol. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Wrestler Taymazov loses second Olympic gold medal for doping

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Russia lawmaker gives evidence in Olympic doping appeal case

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FILE- In this Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 file photo, Uzbekhistan's Artur Taymazov celebrates after winning a gold medal in the 120kg freestyle wrestling match against Russia's Bakhtiyar Akhmedov at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday, April 27, 2017, Taymazov filed an appeal that “seeks the annulment of the IOC decision” disqualifying him from the freestyle wrestling 120-kilogram event in 2008 Olympics. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)

Lawmaker in Russia fights Olympic doping case at CAS

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