Athletes should be implanted with microchips in order to catch drug cheats, says Olympians' chief

We microchip dogs, so why shouldn't we microchip athletes, says World Olympians Association chief

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Professional athletes should be fitted with microchips in an attempt to catch dopers, according to the head of an organisation representing Olympic athletes.

Mike Miller, chief executive of the World Olympians Organisation, said that anti-doping authorities needed to be prepared to implement radical new methods of drug detection if they are going to ensure clean sport.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.