Former world and Olympic champion Irina Privalova is back after almost eight years away from athletics, hoping to qualify for the Beijing Games.
The Russian, who turns 40 in November, has not competed on the big stage since winning gold in the 400 meters hurdles at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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After testing herself against some of the country's top sprinters at a local meeting last month, Privalova has decided to try her luck at the July 17-20 national championships, setting her sights on her fourth Olympics.
Photographs: Getty Images | Text: Reuters
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