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Lord Coe confirms Russians remain barred from athletics for ‘foreseeable future’

Russian athletes will remain barred from track and field “for the foreseeable future” because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, World Athletics president Lord Coe has said. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is exploring a pathway for ...

23 Mar 2023 at 17:49

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World Athletics bans transgender athletes from competing in female events

World Athletics has taken the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in female category events. The exclusion of transgender athletes will come into effect from March 31 and was confirmed by president Lord Coe at Thursday’s World ...

23 Mar 2023 at 18:57

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Sport facing ‘fairness v inclusion’ issue with transgender athletes, expert says

Fairness and inclusion are incompatible when it comes to transgender athletes competing in elite sport, according to an expert in the subject. World Athletics on Thursday took the decision to ban transgender athletes who have been through ...

24 Mar 2023 at 15:45

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World Athletics commits to gender equality with female vice president promise

World Athletics will have a female vice president by the end of the year as part of its gender equality plans for the sport. The governing body will also have 40 per cent female representation on the Council. It will increase the number ...

07 Mar 2023 at 23:01

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It has been a long time coming – Caster Semenya ‘elated’ over ECHR ruling

Two-time Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya is “elated” to have won her case at the European Court of Human Rights, saying the ruling had been “a long time coming”. The 32-year-old South African – who won Olympic gold in 2012 ...

12 Jul 2023 at 13:53

European court rules that Caster Semenya’s human rights were violated

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Caster Semenya wins appeal as ECHR rules her human rights were violated

Caster Semenya’s human rights were violated in the handling of her case by the Swiss legal system, according to the European Court of Human Rights. The 32-year-old South African, who won Olympic gold over 800 metres in 2012 and 2016,...

11 Jul 2023 at 14:25

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Caster Semenya found to be victim of discrimination in testosterone case by ECHR

Caster Semenya was discriminated against by rules which forced her to lower her testosterone levels in order to continue competing, according to a judgement from the European Court of Human Rights. The 32-year-old South African, a ...

11 Jul 2023 at 11:06

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Caster Semenya found to have been discriminated against in testosterone case

11 Jul 2023 at 10:35

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson eyes medal after moving up to second in Budapest

Katarina Johnson-Thompson refused to get carried away despite remaining in gold medal contention at the World Championships. The 2019 world heptathlon champion sits second, 93 points adrift of leader Anna Hall, after the first ...

19 Aug 2023 at 21:04

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Keely Hodgkinson predicts ‘good race’ against Athing Mu in 800m final

Keely Hodgkinson welcomed another showdown with Athing Mu after the defending 800m world champion showed her hand. American Mu had kept her rivals guessing over whether she would turn up in Hungary after her coach, Bobby ...

23 Aug 2023 at 11:46

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A look at some of Britain’s medal hopefuls at the World Athletics Championships

Great Britain’s medal prospects are in the final countdown to the World Championships in Budapest, which starts on Saturday. They won seven medals but just one gold – Jake Wightman’s shock 1500m triumph – at last year’s ...

17 Aug 2023 at 10:02

4 athletes to watch at World Championships in Budapest

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5 athletes to watch at World Championships in Budapest

The World Championships start in Budapest on Saturday – just a year after the rearranged 2022 edition in Eugene. Here, the PA news agency looks at the four international stars to watch in Hungary. Shericka Jackson ...

17 Aug 2023 at 10:57

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