Russia’s Yelena Isinbayeva will not be permitted to represent Russia in Rio. Photo: AP
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CAS rejects Russian appeal against IAAF ban for track and field Olympic athletes
Russian athletes will not compete at the Games in Rio after landmark ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Russia’s appeal against the decision to stop its track and field athletes from participating in Rio. Photo: AFP
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday dismissed a Russian appeal against a ban imposed by athletics governing body the IAAF over state-run doping, barring the country’s track and field team from the Rio Games.
“The CAS Panel has confirmed the validity of the IAAF’s decision to apply Rules ... which state that athletes whose national federation is suspended by the IAAF are ineligible for competitions held under the IAAF Rules,” a statement from the Lausanne based court said.
The International Olympic Committee had said the CAS ruling will help shape its decision on whether to ban Russia entirely from the Rio Games.
Athletics’ governing body welcomed CAS’s rejection of Russia’s appeal, declaring Thursday’s ruling “has created a level playing field for athletes”.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s verdict barred 67 Russian athletes from competing at the Olympic Games starting on August 5. 
Journalists set up microphones for the statement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday. Photo: AFP
“The CAS award upholds the rights of the IAAF to use its rules for the protection of the sport, to protect clean athletes and support the credibility and integrity of competition,” the IAAF statement read.
IAAF president Sebastian Coe cautioned that while he welcomed the verdict, “this is not a day for triumphant statements”.