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          The latest updates from track and field events, covering world championships, Olympic stars and rising talents

          The Court of Arbitration for Sport headquarters is pictured before the release of the decision in the case of South Africa's runner Caster Semenya. AP Photo

          Cas dismisses Semenya appeal over IAAF testosterone regulations

          Other SportMay 01, 2019
          Mo Farah's preparations for the London Marathon have been overshadowed by a row with Haile Gebrselassie. Action Images via Reuters

          Explainer: Farah and Gebrselassie's volatile row ahead of London Marathon

          Other SportApril 26, 2019
          Sir Farah criticised his fellow running great at a press conference before Sunday's London Marathon. Reuters

          Mo Farah slams Haile Gebrselassie over theft at Ethiopian's hotel

          Other SportApril 24, 2019
          China have given life bans to three runners found to have cheated at the Boston Marathon. Reuters

          China ban three runners for life over cheating at Boston Marathon

          Other SportApril 19, 2019
          Southampton are among the clubs to have changed stadiums in the Premier League and now play at St Mary's Stadium. Getty
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          From old to new: Premier League sides who changed stadiums - in pictures

          FootballApril 03, 2019
          Caster Semenya, who has dominated the women's 800 metres over the past decade, has filed a challenge against the IAAF. Siphiwe Sibeko / Reuters

          UN rights council slams IAAF over testosterone rules for females

          Other SportMarch 22, 2019
          The UAE won three more gold medals on Sunday at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Wam

          UAE cycling team win three Special Olympics gold medals

          March 18, 2019
          The UAE team arrives at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics at Zayed Sports City. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National.

          Sports fans urged to help cheer on Special Olympic athletes

          March 17, 2019
          Hamda Al Hosani, right, is an inspiration to young athletes like Mouza Al Hamed, left, and even her coaches, like Naila Khemis, centre. Victor Besa / The National

          Emirati sprinter aims for gold and challenges stereotypes

          March 05, 2019
          The British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi claimed gold at the World School Games in Dubai. Courtesy GulfYouthSport.com

          BSAK crowned champions at World School Games in Dubai

          March 02, 2019
          UAE athlete Mariam Al Zaabi, carries the Flame of Hope during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics IX MENA Games Abu Dhabi 2018. Ryan Carter for the Crown Prince Court

          Hope burns bright in Abu Dhabi

          EditorialFebruary 27, 2019
          Children with determination doing a warming up exercise with the help of their coach at the Infinity Games held at Sunmarke School Dubai. Leslie Pableo / The National
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          Special needs athletes compete at UAE's first Infinity Games

          February 19, 2019
          ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 14, 2017: Special Olympics athletes train with Olympic Champion track and field sprinter Allyson Felix (4th R), during TrainYas at Yas Marina Circuit. ( Mohamed Al Raeesi for the Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi ) ---
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          Olympian Allyson Felix trains Special Olympics sprinters at TrainYAS in Abu Dhabi

          February 19, 2019
          Stephen Kiprop wins the men's race at the RAK Half Marathon. Handout

          Stephen Kiprop and Senbere Teferi the victors at RAK Half Marathon

          Other SportFebruary 08, 2019
          President of the IAAF Sebastian Coe talks in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

          Sebastian Coe wants 'opportunity' of a second term as IAAF president

          Other SportFebruary 06, 2019
          Dubai, United Arab Emirates - January 25, 2019: Winner of the womens race Ruth Chepngetich with Getaneh Tamire Molla winner of the mens race at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2019. Friday, January 25th, 2019 at Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
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          Getaneh Molla and Ruth Chepngetich triumph at 2019 Dubai Marathon

          Other SportJanuary 25, 2019
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