Russian athlete Alexandra Morozova - billed as a top contender for the women’s race in this weekend’s Comrades Marathon - might be out of the running.
Alexandra Morozova went to court demanding the R210,000 prize she should have earned for finishing second at the 2017 Comrades Marathon. She is now trying to stop the CMA banning her from running the race.Russian athlete Alexandra Morozova — billed as a top contender for the women’s race in Sunday's Comrades Marathon — might be out of the running.
On August 20, eight days before the down run, it was reported on a local news site the organisers had confirmed that “33 Russian athletes” would take part in the 89km race. On Thursday, August 25, she received a letter from the CMA advising that her entry and race number had been withdrawn because World Athletics had given “clear and specific instructions” that Russian elite athletes, or athletes who may win prize money, are to be denied entry to any of its affiliated races.
Morozova said she had not been given adequate reasons for her exclusion and, while she could appeal the ruling, it would take too long and there would not be a decision before Sunday’s race.
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