MONACO (AP) – The IAAF said Sunday that U.S.-based Russian long jumper Daria Klishina meets the “exceptional eligibility criteria” to take part in international competition as a neutral athlete, clearing the way for her to possibly compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
It said its doping review board “unanimously accepted the application of Daria Klishina who, subject to completing the formalities, is now eligible to compete in international competitions as an independent neutral athlete.”
It said Klishina’s participation was still subject to acceptance by the IOC.
In a post on Facebook, Klishina said she was “really happy” and “would like to thank IAAF for its expert decision.”
The IAAF has already approved an application from Russian athlete and doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova, who competed at last week’s European championships.