NZ rowing quad's Rio Olympics reprieve on the line as Russia appeals doping banHAMISH BURSON/ROWING NZ The New Zealand men's rowing quad heading to the Rio Olympics, from left, Nathan Flannery, Jade Uru, George Bridgewater and John Storey. * Sign up here for the Rio Olympics: Going for Gold newsletter- Stuff and ReutersComments "The lawyers of the Russian Olympic Committee have already started to prepare the documents, we will launch an appeal to CAS," TASS quoted RRF president Veniamin But as saying. CAS is already mediating efforts to settle a dispute between Russia, its athletes and the governing body of world athletics over their participation in the Rio Olympic Games. READ MORE:* Kiwi men's quad off to Rio after Russians banned for doping* Bridgewater will be ready for Rio* Rio Power Rankings: Lisa Carrington* NZ tennis duo off to Olympics* Russian ban: Kiwis on standbyA date for the hearing has not yet been set, though it is expected to be before the end of July.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2016 13:07 UTC