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IAAF World Tour adds Düsseldorf to schedule for 2017

  • Athletics

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Indoor Tour, launched earlier, will expand with the inclusion of two further meetings by 2018, it has been announced. 

introduction of the IAAF World Indoor Tour is an important addition to the promotion of athletics," Sebastian Coe


Coe attends CARIFTA Games as home javelin thrower sets record

  • Athletics

Grenada’s Anderson Peters set a Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA) Games javelin record to claim gold for the host nation at their new National Athletics Stadium in St George's.

Mitchell and presented medals to several athletes throughout the competition.IAAF President Sebastian Coe





IAAF reveal chairs of Commissions and Advisory Groups aimed at rebuilding reputation

  • Athletics

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has appointed the 21 chairs for its various Commissions and Advisory Groups tasked with restoring the reputation of the world governing body.

British Government Minister Paul Deighton, who worked closely with the current IAAF President Sebastian Coe

modern sport which is open to new ideas and is fast and responsive to the challenges which lie ahead,” Coe


David Owen: The unknown voters who could tilt the balance in the 2024 race

  • Inside the Blogs

The uncertainties over the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic bidding process extend to the electorate.

second-guess who the new members might be, beyond making the following observations:IAAF President Sebastian Coe

could be among the new IOC members ©Getty ImagesIt would be surprising if Sebastian Coe - now the global


Exclusive: Beckham not taking up formal role with Los Angeles 2024

  • Paris 2024

Global icon David Beckham will not be taking up a formal role with Los Angeles' bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this time, insidethegames has been told, despite recent reports suggesting he has.

born in the Leytonstone area of East London and was praised by London 2012 bid chairman Sebastian Coe

that unforgettable summer of sport - David was a constant source of support and inspiration," said Coe


Pierre powers to 60m title on another day of home success at IAAF World Indoor Championships

  • Athletics

A fast-start powered Barbara Pierre to victory over 60 metres on another day of United States domination at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Indoor Championships in Portland, with the host nation claiming four more victories.

, and Frenchman Benjamin Compaore, who leaped 17.09.The event, attended by IAAF President Sebastian Coe


Briton joins Gailhaguet in standing to become new President of International Skating Union

  • Skating

Great Britain's Christopher Buchanan has become the second individual to officially declare his intention to stand to replace Ottavia Cinquanta as President of the International Skating Union (ISU).

Olympic International Federation and the second to become head of a winter sport.He will join Sebastian Coe

 Both Cookson and Coe employed London-based consultancy Vero Communications to support their campaign



Lavillenie and Suhr claim pole vault spoils as IAAF World Indoor Championships begin

  • Athletics

France's Olympic pole vault champion Renaud Lavillenie produced a jump of 6.02 metres to win the gold medal as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Indoor Championships opened at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

4.80m.Stefanida was awarded the bronze medal on countback.The event, attended by IAAF President Sebastian Coe


Mike Rowbottom: Portland 2016 athletes begin chase for $2.5m prize money, 19-years after Kipketer’s priceless 800m performance

  • Inside the Blogs

As the 16th World Indoor Athletics Championships get underway at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland today, I find myself recalling Tom McKean, the likeable Scot who won the 800 metres the last time this event was held on North American soil 23-years ago in Toronto.

Tom McKean (left) made this podium at the 1986 European Championships, taking 800m silver behind Seb Coe


Confederation of African Athletics unhappy with IAAF probe into anti-doping practices in Ethiopia, Kenya and Morocco

  • Athletics

Ethiopia, Kenya and Morocco being closely monitored by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has been strongly opposed by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), the organisation has announced following a meeting of its Council in Yaoundé.

programmes scrutinised by the IAAF.At a meeting of the IAAF Council in Monte Carlo, President Sebastian Coe


Nick Butler: Los Angeles determination to get 2024 Olympic bid right mirrors Michael Phelps' obsession to be the best

  • Inside the Blogs

It was rather a shock to emerge from the monotony of a British winter into a dazzling paradise of sun, heat and palm trees when in Los Angeles last week for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Media Summit. Or it would have been, had it not been uncharacteristically raining when I first stepped off the plane…

state of long jumping, relay running and US track and field in general before calling for Sebastian Coe