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Plans to rewrite world records set before 2005 are "disrespectful, an injustice and a slap in the face", says former long jumper Mike Powell who stands to lose his own world record of 8.95 metres which has stood since 1991.

The proposals by European Athletics are part of attempts to make a clean break with the sport's doping scandals.

If the move is approved, world records would only be recognised if they can stand up to strict new criteria.

But Powell says he would legally challenge any ruling.

Picture credit: Mike Powell (Getty Images)