Russia's only track and field athlete at Rio has now been booted out.
Another Russian athlete has been barred from competing in the Rio games.
The International Association of Athletics Federations confirmed Saturday that long jumper Darya Klishina has been banned “based on new information.” Klishina has been the only Russian track and field athlete allowed to compete. Now, because of the country’s rampant doping, there won’t be any.
IAAF re Klishina: “We have removed her exceptional eligibility status based on new information we received last week.”
— Steve Wilson (@stevewilsonap) August 13, 2016
So for the moment, ZERO Russian athletes will compete in track and field. CAS will hear Klishina’s appeal.
— Steve Wilson (@stevewilsonap) August 13, 2016
Klishina has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The appeals court’s decision could come as soon as Sunday or Monday, according to the AP. A hearing is reportedly scheduled for Sunday morning.
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