Drug testing of athletes has consistently expanded, with the initiation of the International Olympic Committee random, unannounced drug testing in track and field in 1989 to the administration of 3500 tests before the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, 4500 tests during the 2008 Beijing Games, 6250 blood and urine samples at the 2012 London Olympics, and over 5000 tests analyzed at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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The statement accurately reflects the increasing trend in the number of drug tests conducted on athletes over various Olympic Games, indicating a growing effort to combat doping in sports.

Drug Testing of Athletes Has Consistently Expanded, with the Initiation