EUROPEAN Athletics president Svein Arne Hansen says that 2016 has proven to be a “turning point” for athletics as it has tackled a challenging year.
Svein Arne Hansen: European president
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The sport faced a difficult few months during the end of 2015 and at the start of 2016 after numerous allegations came to light over the months of corruption at the top of national governing bodies and the IAAF.