IOC backs IAAF ban but Russians could be in Rio - News Summed Up

IOC backs IAAF ban but Russians could be in Rio


Any Russian athletes hoping to compete in Rio would have to undergo further doping checks. And following Tuesday's summit in Lausanne , the IOC said it planned to "fully respect the decision of the IAAF Council." On Friday, athletics' governing body the IAAF upheld its previous ban on Russian track and field athletes competing on the global stage. However, in response the IAAF said Tuesday it would "now work with the IOC to ensure the decision is respected and implemented in full." Photos: Gold, silver and bronze Photos: Gold, silver and bronze With just 51 days to go until the 2016 Olympic Games gets under way, organizers have revealed to the world the medals that Usain Bolt and co. will be battling it out for in Rio de Janeiro.


Source: CNN June 21, 2016 13:42 UTC



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