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Mariya Savinova

Savinova clocks 1:58.03 world lead in Cheboksary - Russian champs, Day 1

22.07.2011

Cheboksary, Russia - 855 athletes from 66 Russian regions have gathered in Cheboksary, the capital of the Chuvash Republic, for the Russian national championships which began on Thursday (21).

For many it’s the last chance to earn their spots on the national team that will take part in the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, Korea, 27 August to 4 September.

How will the final team selection be carried out? The top-two finishers will be included on the team without any doubts. According to the adopted practice, the Council of Coaches then has the right to name a third member who they deem worthy of the spot even without taking part in the national championships.

For example, Yelena Isinbayeva, the World record holder in the Pole Vault, is exempt from participation but has been already included on the team as number three. And if she illustrates solid form and experiences no consequences of her former injuries she’ll vault in Daegu.

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