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The only regular men's athletics arena to person a longer opinionated world grounds than agelong jump is nan hammer throw
ByBen Collins
BBC Sport journalist
Long jump world grounds holder Mike Powell has been suspended indefinitely complete a safeguarding concern, says nan Athletics Integrity Unit.
The 61-year-old American, who now useful arsenic a assemblage coach, is barred from each activities sanctioned by World Athletics, its area associations aliases personnel federations.
The two-time Olympic metallic medallist joined nan way and section coaching unit astatine Azusa Pacific University successful California successful 2022.
He is besides prohibited from attending hospitality aliases backstage entree venues linked to World Athletics Series events. The AIU said nan suspension could beryllium varied connected exertion aliases appeal.
Azusa Pacific University has been approached for comment.
Powell group nan men's agelong jump world grounds of 8.95 metres astatine nan 1991 World Championships successful Tokyo.
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