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The Latest: Hearing on Russian Olympic appeals concludes

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The Latest from the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):

A lawyer for 45 Russian athletes and two coaches says hearings have concluded in their last-ditch attempt to compete at the Pyeongchang Olympics, but there is no ruling yet.

Philippe Baertsch, representing the 47 Russians, says the Court of Arbitration for Sport panel will issue a decision within the next 24 hours.

He adds "we are hopeful that the panel will follow our argumentation and respect the rights of the athletes."

Elena Nikitina, a skeleton bronze medalist who attended the hearing, says "everyone was pleasant and we were listened to.