British triathlete and distance runner; Olympic champion
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, restoring Russian athletes' access to many international qualifiers ahead of Los Angeles 2028 while leaving decisions on flags, anthems and full national symbols unresolved. Several international federations, including World Athletics, are maintaining bans and legal challenges are being signalled.
Briton Amy Hunt secures a podium in the Diamond League Final 200m with a season-best 22.16s, narrowly behind Julien Alfred and Kayla White. Hunt will double up in Budapest and targets the 100m event as part of a packed autumn schedule.