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The Latest: IOC, WADA athlete chairs say they're thrilled

VIENNA (AP) — The Latest on the IAAF's meeting on Russia (all times local):

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6:30 p.m.

The chairs of the IOC Athlete Commission and the WADA Athlete Committee have released a joint statement about the IAAF's decision on Russia, saying they "commend and support" the move.

IOC athlete chair Claudia Bokel and WADA athlete chair Beckie Scott say they will "hold this decision as symbolic that the voices of the clean athletes have been heard."

"We recognize that this decision is only one step in the process of ensuring that the Rio Olympic Games will have a level playing field," Bokel and Scott said.