The earliest Russia’s track and field ban can be lifted is February.
Banned since January, Russia has made progress toward satisfying reinstatement conditions since June, said Norwegian anti-doping expert Rune Andersen, who has headed an independent inspection team to monitor Russia’s progress.
The IAAF, track and field’s international governing body, won’t make a decision regarding lifting Russia’s ban until at least February. Then, the independent inspection team hopes to provide a timeline for Russia’s potential reinstatement.
Andersen outlined three criteria that must be met.
- Russia’s track and field federation complies in full with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code and IAAF anti-doping rules.