IAAF Clears 42 Russian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals

IAAF Clears 42 Russian Athletes to Compete as Neutrals

By: Francis Joseph

Forty-two Russian athletes have been cleared to compete as neutrals this year by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Athletics' world governing body banned Russia in November 2015 because of evidence of state-sponsored doping.

The IAAF said those cleared to compete under a neutral banner "have met the exceptional eligibility criteria".

It added that it was prioritising "applications from athletes wishing to compete in the current indoor season".

Credit: BBC