The world athletics governing body suspended Russia on Friday from participating in global track and field events because of alleged state-sponsored doping.
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A picture taken on August 20, 2015 shows IAAF President-elect Sebastian Coe sitting with journalists during the IAAF Congress closing press conference held by IAAF President Lamine Diack ahead of the Athletics World Championships in Beijing.
