Aleia Hobbs Accepts Doping Sanction
USADA announced a six-month doping sanction for sprinter Aleia Hobbs after she admitted to receiving an excessive saline infusion during flu-like symptoms, violating anti-doping rules.
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USADA announced a six-month doping sanction for sprinter Aleia Hobbs after she admitted to receiving an excessive saline infusion during flu-like symptoms, violating anti-doping rules.
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