IOC Bans Russian Bobsledders, Speed Skaters for Sochi Doping

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach of Germany and Russian President Vladimir Putin wave as gold medallist bobsleigh athlete Russia's Alexander Zubkov applauds (L-R) during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, on Feb. 23, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

MOSCOW—Two Russian bobsledders, including double gold medalist Alexander Zubkov, and two speed skaters have been banned for life from the Olympics over doping violations at the 2014 Sochi Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday.

The other athletes banned include bobsledder Olga Stulneva, as well as speed skaters Olga Fatkulina, who won silver in the 500 meters in Sochi, and Alexander Rumyantsev.