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IAAF grant neutral status for 42 Russian athletes in 2019

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have confirmed neutral status for 42 Russian athletes in 2019.

In 2015 the IAAF Council suspended the RusAF," said Sebastian Coe, IAAF President."


Athletics Kenya President assures safety of IAAF delegation after terrorist attack

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Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei has moved to assure the safety of an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) delegation that arrived in Nairobi to assess preparations for the 2020 World Under-20 Championships amid a terrorist attack in the capital.

Under-18 Championships, Kenya's then Sports Minister Hassan Wario thanked IAAF President Sebastian Coe


Russian Athletics Federation receives authorised neutral status applications from 133 athletes

  • Athletics

The Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) has revealed that it has received applications to compete under authorised neutral status from 133 athletes, with 98 of those having already been sent to the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for consideration.

looking to compete as an authorised neutral athlete (ANA).In a statement, IAAF President Sebastian Coe

The IAAF, whose President is Sebastian Coe, issued updated guidelines for Russians looking to compete


Sebastian Coe leads tributes as famed Weltklasse meeting organiser dies at age of 91

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Andreas Brugger, for almost 30 years the organiser of the famed Weltklasse athletics meeting in Zurich, at the age of 91.

Andreas is a man who has had a profound impact on our sport," IAAF President Sebastian Coe, who set world

IAAF President Sebastian Coe set two world records at meetings in Zurich organised by Andreas Brugger


IAAF introduce two new races for 2019 World Relay Championships

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have introduced two new disciplines for their 2019 World Relays Championships due to take place in Yokohama in Japan.

IAAF President Sebastian Coe revealed he is excited to see how the events unfold."


IAAF announce road race safety partnership

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced a partnership designed to keep runners safe on the roads.

thousands of people participate in some of our road running events," said IAAF President Sebastian Coe


IAAF launches first air quality monitor in southern hemisphere as part of global programme

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has today launched its first air quality monitor in the southern hemisphere, at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre in Australia.

part of a pilot programme to measure air quality at stadiums around the world.IAAF President Sebastian Coe

lifestyles which in themselves cause heart disease, diabetes and other prolonged medical illnesses," Coe

Coe also warned that smoggy cities could be ruled out as future hosts for IAAF events, including the

We welcome the leadership of Sebastian Coe and the IAAF on this important issue and urge all Governments

the air quality device launch in Sydney ©Getty Images"It’s a big ambition and we have started small," Coe


Mike Rowbottom: Reedie, Russia, WADA, Bach - anyone listening to the athletes?

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Save for one word, I agree with the New Year statement issued by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach who said that, following "systematic manipulation of the anti-doping system in Russia during the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014", the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has "served its sanction".

Germany at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, joined Britain's then Olympic 1,500 metres champion Sebastian Coe

the landmark IOC Congress in which he spoke as an athlete ©Getty ImagesBach had particular praise for Coe



IAAF clear nationality transfers for 10 more athletes

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have cleared 10 more athletes to represent new countries.

thrower Paraskevas Batzavalis will be able to represent Cyprus from June 1, 2021.IAAF President Sebastian Coe

rights.No athlete can transfer before the age of 20 or transfer more than once.IAAF President Sebastian Coe


IAAF update guidelines for authorised neutral athletes after Russia ban extended

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The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has issued updated guidelines for Russians looking to compete under authorised neutral status (ANA) following their decision to extend their ban on the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) once again.

In a statement IAAF President Sebastian Coe said the system has been updated following the governing

at reforming Russian track and field, but two of the verification criteria have not yet been met," Coe


David Owen: Coe’s timely Christmas present for the Olympic Movement

  • Inside the Blogs

and difficult year could do worse than pick up a copy of Middle England, the new novel by Jonathan Coe

I think, is that the ceremony had something for almost everyone.A chapter of a new book by Jonathan Coe

Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Monaco, where London 2012’s guiding light, Sebastian Coe

and how do you begin to quantify the sense of national bonhomie and contentment delivered under one Coe


FINA v ISL. Blood in the water.

  • The Big Read

Before the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Short Course World Swimming Championships get underway in Hangzhou in China on Tuesday (December 11), the InterContinental Hangzhou hotel is hosting the fifth edition of the World Aquatics Convention.

 According to IAAF President Sebastian Coe, it’s about maximising all potential revenue streams.Given


Duncan Mackay: Russian crisis has helped Coe consolidate his position as master of all he surveys

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International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) election in 2015 that Russia were backing Sebastian Coe

 How the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF) must now regret backing Coe over Bubka, under whom

 The strong position Coe and the IAAF has adopted on Russia has allowed the double Olympic 1,500

 Sebastian Coe has guided the IAAF's strong position on Russia in the face of other organisations

 Coe attended a meeting of some of athletics' leading stars during the IAAF Council meeting and

Coe still has his critics - one only has to look at social media to see that - but in Monte Carlo he