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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon sets world record in women's 5,000m
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon shattered the world record in the women's 5,000 meters at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Friday in her first race at the distance in eight years, just a week after breaking the world mark in the 1,500 meters.
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IOC recommends terminating boxing body's Olympic status
The International Olympic Committee has asked its full membership to withdraw recognition of the International Boxing Association and its Olympic status at a meeting on June 22.
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Rowing to allow 'limited number' of Russians in Olympic qualifier
The governing body of rowing said Wednesday it will allow a "limited number" of Russians to return to competition for the world championships in September, a key event to qualify for next year's Paris Olympics.
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IBA says it's met reform criteria, shouldn't face Olympic ban
In a report obtained by Reuters, the International Boxing Association has told the International Olympic Committee that it has met reforms, and the sport should not be banned from the Olympic games.
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Faith Kipyegon sets world record in women's 1,500 meters
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon set a world record in the women's 1,500 meters on Friday by clocking 3:49.11 at the third Diamond League meet of the season.
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British Cycling tightens rules for transgender athletes
British Cycling has tightened its rules around the participation of transgender and nonbinary athletes, dividing cyclists into "female" and "open" categories.
