68 athletes keen to represent Russia

Russia's athletics federation published a list of 68 athletes who have formally requested to be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics after a decision to suspend the track and field team

Moscow: Russia's athletics federation published a list of 68 athletes who have formally requested to be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics after a decision to suspend the track and field team.

The athletes were approved by Russian coaches, said the federation (ARAF), which last month had its doping suspension upheld by the IAAF

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