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IOC approves last changes of nationality ahead of London Games

1. Mrs Aniko PELLE
Current nationality: Hungary
Requested nationality: Italy
Sport: Swimming (Water Polo)

2. Mr Alexandr TARABRIN
Current nationality: Russia
Requested nationality: Kazakhstan
Sport: Swimming

3. Mr Rustem SABIRKHUZIN
Current nationality: Russia
Requested nationality: Kazakhstan
Sport: Modern Pentathlon

4. Mr Errol NOLAN
Current nationality: USA
Requested nationality: Jamaica
Sport: Athletics

5. Ms Regina GEORGE
Current nationality: USA
Requested nationality: Nigeria
Sport: Athletics

6. Mr Brandon Jesus ESCOBAR AMADOR
Current nationality: USA
Requested nationality: Honduras
Sport: Wrestling

7. Mr Mikhail NASTENKO
Current nationality: Ukraine
Requested nationality: Russia
Sport: Equestrian

8. Mrs Boyanka KOSTOVA
Current nationality: Bulgaria
Requested nationality: Azerbaijan
Sport: Weightlifting

9. Mr Valentin HRISTOV
Current nationality: Bulgaria
Requested nationality: Azerbaijan
Sport: Weightlifting

Extract from the Olympic Charter: ?A competitor who has represented one country in the Olympic Games, in continental or regional games or in world or regional championships recognised by the relevant IF, and who has changed his nationality or acquired a new nationality, may participate in the Olympic Games to represent his new country provided that at least three years have passed since the competitor last represented his former country. This period may be reduced or even cancelled, with the agreement of the NOCs and IF concerned, by the IOC Executive Board, which takes into account the circumstances of each case.?