International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe has admitted there

There was a time when the raison d'etre of the old school British Olympic Association (BOA) seemed to be that the "boys and girls", as the athletes were called, marched in unison at the Opening Ceremonies of the Games and that the blazers of the copious squad of officials accompanying them were suitably pressed and brass-buttoned up. 

Obviously it helped in having one of Britain’s most august Olympians, Sebastian Coe, as the nominal head

to the entire BOA team in Rio, most notably the estimable Chef de Mission Mark England and the man Coe

Lord Colin Moynihan's choice to succeed him when he stood down after London 2012.But that was before Coe

body.And some are certainly not in favour of another Tory knight and MP following two Tory peers in Coe

being disaffected as Jeremy and the Corbynistas lead Labour to probably an electoral disaster).Like Coe

Sebastian Coe and Svein Arne Hansen, Presidents respectively of the International Association of Athletics

"Congratulations to Belgium," said Coe after the quartet of Elodie Ouedraogo, Olivia Borlee, Hanna Marien

An “athlete-centred Games” is one of those infuriating clichés always trotted out in Olympic circles, nestling somewhere in between “zero tolerance on doping” and “open and transparent governance”.

Russia and clamp-down on those who think differently to himself means it is he, rather than Sebastian Coe

South America's first Olympic Games was declared over in pouring rain here tonight, but also in a blaze of colour, vibrancy and samba-dancing as Brazil came together to celebrate an event which had been a "great challenge, but a great success", according to its chief organiser.

As is traditional, Bach and International Association of Athletics Federations counterpart Sebastian Coe

European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen believes that Sebastian Coe, head of the International

Coe was officially elected as President of the world governing body on August 19 last year and had been

kind of boycotts which disfigured the 1980 Moscow Games and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.Sebastian Coe

associates which now sees him facing charges from the French police – told insidethegames:"A year ago he [Coe

“I wonder if the friendship between the old buddies Bach and Coe is the same as before."

Sebastian Coe accomplished many things as an athlete, but his defining moment came at the 1980 Moscow

Athletics Federations a case can be made for saying that he is experiencing a similar turn of events.When Coe

at a press conference on the last night of athletics action in the Olympic Stadium, it seemed as if Coe

But sitting next to his sleek and newly installed Chief Executive Officer Olivier Gers, Coe looked like

I can't think of anyone better than Lord Coe to lead that."

I wonder if the friendship between the old buddies Bach and Coe is the same as before."

New Zealand's Sarah Walker has been elected as the fifth new member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission here today as the four individuals added earlier this week were ratified into their positions.

social media afterwards, and the International Association of Athletics Federations President Sebastian Coe

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) President Sebastian Coe has written - but not

Thursday (August 18) and should be formally ratified into the role tomorrow.The 34-year-old criticised Coe

Yelena Isinbayeva, pictured watching handball at Rio 2016, has criticised IAAF President Sebastian Coe

Yelena Isinbayeva has officially announced her retirement from athletics, a day after being elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

currently suspended by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), led by Sebastian Coe

 "If the President of the IAAF [Coe] believes that they did an honest thing and that we were treated

punished by the IAAF and made to miss Rio 2016Isinbayeva is particularly upset that having supported Coe

Isinbayeva is also unhappy that Coe has not congratulated her on becoming a member of the IOC after she

Yelena Isinbayeva, banned by her own sport from taking part at Rio 2016, has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee, it was announced here today.

athletics" and "a blatant political order".She has been especially critical of IAAF President Sebastian Coe

“Shhhh...I’m watching the dressage!” How many times has that message, or something similar, been whispered in British households these past few days?

consistently.Former Prime Minister John Major began the funding stream to Team GB ©Getty ImagesAs Lord Coe

Usain Bolt but runner-up and double drugs cheat Justin Gatlin.Supported by the whimsically smiling Coe

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced the appointment of Olivier Gers as their new chief executive following a six-month search.

over athletics at the moment.International Association of Athletics Federations President Sebastian Coe

new chief executive ©Getty Images"The IAAF is on a mission to change," said IAAF President Sebastian Coe

An extraordinary opening morning session of athletics here which included a huge world 10,000 metres record by Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana and the best high-jumping ever seen within a heptathlon competition took place in a 60,000-capacity Olympic Stadium that appeared less than half full.

if he was confident there would be full houses for the athletics programme, IAAF President Sebastian Coe

But the sales have been good.”Coe added: "Tickets are still available and I would encourage local communities

Will the Rio 2016 athletics programme, which gets underway tomorrow, become part of the Usain Bolt Narrative in the way that Beijing and London have already been?

if he was confident there would be full houses for the athletics programme, IAAF President Sebastian Coe

record 800m run of 1:40.91 to win in London 2012 was identified by his predecessor in that regard, Coe