LONDON (AP) — The Latest from the IAAF investigation (all time local):
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11:20 a.m.
The head of the Russian track and field federation has asked for his athletes to be allowed to compete at the Olympics.
Acting federation president Vadim Zelichenok says “we hope for prudence from the IAAF commission.”
The IAAF is expected to decide on a World Anti-Doping Agency commission recommendation to block Russian participation in track and field events, a move that would jeopardize their chances of competing at next year’s Olympics.
Zelichenok also said the accusations of state-sponsored doping are part of a conspiracy.
The report published by the WADA commission contains “an element of material made to order,” Zelichenok said in comments reported by Russian media.
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10:25 a.m.
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says the accusations of state-sponsored doping in Russian track and field appear unfounded.
Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Tuesday that whenever any charges are made, they must be based on some evidence.
He says “as long as there is no evidence, it is difficult to consider the accusations, which appear rather unfounded.”
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