IAAF accused of 'sabotage' after excluding Wayde van Niekerk challenger on medical grounds

The IAAF has come under criticism after the exclusion of Botswana medal hope Isaac Makwala from Tuesday night's 400 metres final at the World Championships.

IAAF accused of 'sabotage' after excluding Wayde van Niekerk challenger on medical grounds
Wed, 09 Aug, 2017 - 08:20

The IAAF has come under criticism after the exclusion of Botswana medal hope Isaac Makwala from Tuesday night's 400 metres final at the World Championships.

Makwala was not allowed to compete on medical grounds following a bout of norovirus.

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