Schwazer's appeal for suspension of disqualification rejected. Marciatore contested World Athletics' decision.
The lawyers: 'He deserves a chance, we will evaluate the appeals' (ANSA) The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has rejected the appeal lodged by Alex Schwazer against the rejection of his request for suspension. The walker contested the decision taken by the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics Federation last November 10 to reject his request to suspend the eight-year disqualification period, starting from August 11, 2016.