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Athletics doping bans not long enough - Sayers

Olympic bronze medallist Goldie Sayers says bans for athletes caught doping are not a strong enough deterrent.

Retired javelin thrower Sayers believes athletes such as American 100m sprinter Justin Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, has set a bad example for future generations.

"What is that saying to the younger athlete population? 'Oh you'll be forgiven'. Whereas if the deterrent was a lifetime ban or at least an Olympic cycle that would put people off," she said.

This clip is taken from 5 live Sport on Wednesday, 2 August, 2017.

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