Rio 2016: Michael Phelps wants action to be taken against dopers

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USA’s King grabs gold from Russia’s EfimovaOlympic Games on the BBCHosts: Rio de Janeiro Dates: 5-21 August Rio time: BST -4Coverage: Watch on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, Red Button and up to 24 HD video streams on mobile, desktop, connected TVs and app, plus follow on Radio 5 live and via live text commentary.

Michael Phelps says it “breaks my heart” that convicted dopers are allowed to compete at Rio 2016.

The 31-year-old American has come out of retirement to compete in his fifth Games, and has already picked up a record 19th gold medal.

He has spoken out against drugs cheats after twice-banned Russian Yulia Efimova won silver in the women’s 100m breaststroke on Tuesday.

“It breaks what sport is meant to …

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