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'Drunken' jumper must explain
05/09/2008 21:47 - (SA)
Lausanne - The International Association of Athletics Federations, known as the IAAF, will ask Russian high jumper Ivan Ukhov to explain his apparently drunk appearance at the Athletissima Grand Prix.
The 22-year-old Ukhov failed with each attempt to clear the bar before being asked to stop competing at the Swiss meet on Tuesday.
Rival high jumpers later reported the Russian had been drinking vodka and Red Bull during the competition.
Meet organisers refused to pay Ukhov's expenses and have been asked to supply video evidence to the IAAF.
Alcohol is not classed as a performance-enhancing substance and is not formally prohibited in athletics competition.
Ukhov was European Junior Champion in 2005 and has personal best jumps of 2.39m indoors and 2.33m outdoors.
- AP
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