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Greek Athlete Tests Positive for Doping, Expelled from Paris 2024 Olympics

Aug 6, 2024, 11:00 AM

A Greek athlete has tested positive for banned substances at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has been expelled from the athletes' village, according to the Greek Olympic Committee. The name of the athlete has not been disclosed. This incident is part of a series of doping cases at the Paris Games, which also include Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore and an Iraqi athlete. The Greek Olympic Committee confirmed the expulsion in a statement released on Monday.