World champion in long jump Menkov said that World Athletics killed him half his career
World champion in long jump Alexander Menkov complained about the sanctions of the International Association of Athletics Federations (World Athletics) against the Russians. His words are quoted by TASS.
The athlete said that he often recalls the victory at the world championship in 2013 and the subsequent removal of the Russians. “My career was on the rise, I could still achieve a lot. It’s a shame, my half-career was simply killed, ”Menkov considered.
In 2015, ARAF membership in World Athletics was suspended due to systematic anti-doping rule violations by Russians. Domestic athletes could compete in international competitions only after receiving individual permits and in a neutral status.
The jumper became the world champion in 2013 at a tournament in Moscow. Then he set a Russian record. Menkov had no suspensions for an anti-doping rule violation, but he was denied a neutral status. The last time he competed at international competitions was in the 2017 season.
Source: Lenta
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