After a Los Angeles-based scientist backed out of the documentary, Fogel was referred to Grigory Rodchenkov, head of Russia's anti-doping program, to help administer hormone injections and smuggle his urine samples to Russian Federation for testing.
Fogel and producer Dan Cogan accepted the Oscar at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the former claiming he hoped the documentary was a "wake-up call". Rodchenko left Russian Federation for the US with a computer hard drive full of incriminating evidence that Russia's Olympics team was extensively doping and using an elaborate evasion system to avoid testing positive test deployed since the 2014 Sochi Games.
The filmmakers dedicated their win to Russian chemist Grigory Rodchenkov who became a whistleblower helping the filmmakers and anti-doping officials expose the scheme while putting himself in danger. "We hope Icarus is a wake-up call - yes, about Russian Federation, but more importantly, about telling the truth".
The evidence presented by Rodchenkov and Fogel was instrumental in Russia's ban from the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
On Sunday, Fogel was relentless in his attacks against Bach.
Fogel interviewed the eccentric scientist for seven months and pored through his documents before they shared the story with The New York Times previous year.
"That man should be embarrassed and ashamed of himself, he needs to resign".
The film I, Tonya, about the figure skating scandal involving Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, secured one Oscar.
Netflix's period drama film Mudbound also had scored four Oscar nominations but eventually went empty-handed.
Allison Janney triumphed in the best supporting actress category, while Margot Robbie was a nominee for the best actress.
Grammatical woes of her tattoo aside, Watson has been at the forefront of the Time's Up movement since its emergence in 2017. The Time's Up initiative was discussed on the Red Carpet and during the show when faces of the #MeToo movement.
Serena Williams sabbatical from the women's tour will come to an end as she prepares for her first match in 14 months at Indian Wells.
The hospitalizations due to pediatric opioid overdose have doubled in the last 14 years, a new research reveals. Hospitalizations were most common among kids aged 12-17 and those aged 1 to 5.
Cosby, 80, has faced dozens of claims of inappropriate behaviour, drugging, and/or sexual assault dating back to the 1960s. Jury selection for Cosby retrial is scheduled to begin on March 29 and opening arguments are slated for April 2.
U.S President Donald Trump's fortune had fallen for the second year running in annual ranking of the world's wealthiest people. Bezos' fortune has leapt to $112bn from an estimated $39.2bn a year ago , thanks in the main to the soaring Amazon share price.
BMW says the M8 showcases an updated design language and paves the way for a new understanding of the luxury sports vehicle . We're pretty sure about that because BMW has just lifted the veils off the Concept M8 Gran Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show .
Wie shot a 7-under 65 in the final round, capped off with a 36-foot birdie putt from off the 18th green to secure the win. I mean, there is no better feeling than when you think you sink that winning putt".