The 16th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held between March 17 and 20, 2016 in

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. The event did not feature

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. Following a WADA investigation into widespread and institutional doping practices in Russian athletics, the IAAF provisionally suspended Russia's membership of the organisation in November 2015, effectively excluding the country both from hosting events and entering competitions. Russia's effective exclusion from the tournament was confirmed in November 2015 when it was announced by IAAF that a decision over lifting its provisional suspension from international athletics would not be taken until the end of March at the earliest.

Bidding process

Portland was selected unanimously with the only other bidder being

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host

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. Birmingham was ultimately selected as the host of the

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. The reason Portland was selected for 2016 and Birmingham being selected in 2018 is that the

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wanted more time between events in the UK with

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hosting the

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as well as the

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along with

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hosting the

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Venue

The event took place inside the

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, fitted with the necessary 200m track and seating for 8,000 spectators. A concept drawing of the plans were released in early 2015, showing a two toned track colored (Oregon) green, with trees adorning the peristyle of the indoor arena.

Schedule

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Medal summary

Men

Exhibition event

Women

Exhibition event

Medal table

Records

Men

Women

Participating nations

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References

External links

Official website
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