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The Latest: Russian Klishina begins long jump competition

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

9:35 p.m.

In a leap of greater magnitude than mere meters, the lone Russian track and field athlete at the Olympics has begun competition in the women's long jump.

Darya Klishina was only cleared on appeal early Monday to take her place in the qualifying competition on Tuesday night. She measured 6.64 meters on her first attempt, jumping 12th of 19 athletes in Group A.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Klishina is eligible to compete in Rio because she has been based outside of Russia for the last three years and has been subjected to regular drug testing.