#ICYMI: No Timeframe for Russian Athletics Reinstatement, Rafer Johnson, Gold Medalist and Icon, 86
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No Timeframe for Russian Athletics Federation Reinstatement
(ATR) World Athletics provides an update on suspended Russian track and field athletes following virtual Council meeting.
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"Lamentable" decision de la IAAF dice Comite Olimpico Ruso
(ATR) Rusos confian en una respuesta positiva antes del Mundial de Qatar.
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Russian Athletics Still Out in the Cold
(ATR) IAAF Council extends RusAF suspension into 2019.
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Russia Avoids IAAF Expulsion For Now
(ATR) RusAF has made "significant progress" but there is still work to be done to return to the IAAF fold.
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FIBA Investigating World Cup Brawl -- Federation Focus
(ATR) Also: IAAF to decide on Russian suspension; ITTF creating professional league, weightlifting adapts to IOC sanctions...
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IAAF Appoints New Head of Communications; Russia Update
(ATR) The IAAF has made two senior appointments... First meeting of taskforce chief with Russian authorities... Coe heads to Australia
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ATR First: IAAF Taskforce Chief 'Disappointed' with Russia Progress
Rune Andersen tells Around the Rings Russia’s failure to acknowledge McLaren Report on state-sponsored doping “is a big issue”.
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IAAF Threatens Russia with Expulsion
(ATR) Russia’s suspension remains in place after lengthy discussion at Tuesday’s IAAF Council meeting.
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Russia Slow to 'Properly Acknowledge' Doping Reports
(ATR) The IAAF's Russia reinstatement task force says the country is not ready to return to athletics.
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