Russian athletes will be able to compete in all events of the… (международный · олимпийский · комитет)
Russian athletes will be able to compete in all events of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 series, including the World Championships for both disciplines, under neutral status. It is noted that this decision was made in accordance with new recommendations from the International Olympic Committee.
Consensus
- Russian and Belarusian triathletes were permitted to participate in Ironman events under a neutral status.
- The decision was made in accordance with updated recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Russian athletes can compete in all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, including world championships.
- The Russian Triathlon Federation expressed gratitude to Ironman for following principles of fairness.
Points of divergence
- The IOC temporarily suspended the exclusion of the Russian Olympic Committee on July 7, 2024, which had been in effect since October 12, 2023. The IOC will continue to monitor the situation and retain the right to take further action if needed. — vedomosti
- Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev stated that over 20 federations have allowed junior athletes to compete under the Russian flag and anthem, while 10 allow all athletes without restrictions, and he believes this shift will expand Russian athletes' participation in international competitions. — vedomosti
- The IOC Executive Board canceled its decision on excluding the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended that international federations lift restrictions on Russians. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian triathletes allowed to compete in the Ironman — Коммерсантъ
- Ironman allows Russian triathletes — Ведомости
- Russian triathletes allowed to compete in neutral status at Ironman — Вести