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Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Aleksandrovich boasts an impressive career, with a personal best throw of 92.61m, a Russian national record set in Sheffield in 2002.

Doping: Hall of Shame!

The levels of doping in sport are now worse than ever. Following are the main doping stories in sport in the first quarter of 2013:

Neelam Singh denies doping charges

She tested positive for the prohibited stimulant pemoline during competition at the championships in Helsinki which ended on Sunday.

Gatlin finishes fourth in 200m

Anju, Gowda head Indian rankings

Anju tops the list of women's long jumpers while the US-based Gowda is the top-ranked men's discus thrower.

Holmes decides to end international career

"I've achieved my dreams so now I'm in a position to say, 'well I can do what I want,'" said the double Olympic champion.

Classic 5,000 metres in store at Helsinki

'Worth the wait,' says Anju, after World athletics silver upgraded to gold

Long jumper Anju Booby George expressed happiness on Tuesday after her second place finish at the 2005 Monaco World Athletics Final was upgraded to a gold medal, saying the frustrating time she endured for last nine years was worth the wait.