Russia elects new athletics chief to clean up sport

Russia's new athletics head said his priority was to ensure Russian sportsmen and women compete at the 2016 Olympics as the sport tries to tackle rampant doping. "This is not an easy time for......

Pole vault star Isninbayeva to stand for Russian athletics presidency

IMAGE:  Russian pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images. Twice Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva will stand in the All-Russian Athletics......

Isinbayeva's comeback thwarted by injury

IMAGE: Russian pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva's return to competition was frustrated by a leg......

Isinbayeva to run for Russian athletics federation chief

‘The ARAF has a difficult path ahead in trying to return to international athletics’ ‘I was not allowed to compete in the 2016 Olympics will help me to try and make sure that the......

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

IMAGE: Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia attends the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images. Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a fierce critic......