Germany’s Markus Rehm, the reigning IPC world long jump champion, had a meeting on Friday (1) at the IAAF Headquarters with IAAF General Secretary Jean Gracia, the chair of the IAAF Working Group studying the generic use of prostheses in competition by athletes. The discussion was extremely constructive and positive with Markus Rehm agreeing to […]
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At the IAAF Athletes’ Commission meeting in Monaco on Saturday (27), Rozle Prezelj was elected as the new Chairman.
Prezelj represented Slovenia in the high jump at three Olympics and four IAAF World Championships. A European under-23 champion in 2001, Prezelj set a national record of 2.32m in 2012 before retiring in 2014.
He takes over as Chairman of the commission from Frank Fredericks with immediate effect.
Britain’s marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe was nominated Vice Chairwoman of the commission.
After an opening address from IAAF President Sebastian Coe, and with IAAF General Secretary and CEO Jean Gracia also in attendance, the commission held fruitful and constructive discussions and debates during their meeting.
Sebastian Coe commented: “I was very pleased to meet with our Athletes’ Commission. I offer my deepest thanks and gratitude to Frank Fredericks, the outgoing chairperson, for his unstinting passion and commitment on behalf of athletes everywhere since he was elected in 2011. Many congratulations to his successor Rozle Prezelj and to Paula Radcliffe, the vice chairperson. They lead the commission at a crucial time for athletics’ future. The commission’s continued support and guidance is vital as we implement reforms across the IAAF and the sport to rebuild trust, in particular supporting clean athletes and honest competition.”
Frank Fredericks commented: “I’m delighted to be succeeded by Rozle Prezelj, who was elected by the Commission members, and wish him the very best as Chairperson. It’s been a pleasure to lead the Commission working with my fellow members to help promote the needs of the world’s clean athletes which must be the IAAF’s primary responsibility. As an IAAF Council member, I’ll of course continue to offer a prominent voice in their support.”
Rozle Prezelj commented: “I’m most gratified by this show of confidence from my fellow commission members for entrusting me with this big responsibility in these challenging times to represent the athlete community. I will do my very best to justify their trust as Chairperson. In taking over from Frank Fredericks, I wish to thank him for his tireless commitment as an ambassador for athletes.”
The IAAF is pleased to announce that Jean Gracia has been appointed in the role of Interim CEO (Chief Executive Officer)/General Secretary.
Immediately upon becoming the IAAF President at the beginning of September 2015, Sebastian Coe began a comprehensive review of the organisational structure of the IAAF.
This process will be concluded with the appointment of a new CEO / General Secretary. A shortlist of international candidates is being drawn-up and it is hoped that the IAAF will be in a position to make an appointment by the middle of the year.
Until that appointment is made, Jean Gracia has been appointed to support the day-to-day operations of the IAAF HQ in Monaco as the Interim CEO/General Secretary.
IAAF President Sebastian Coe commented: “Jean Garcia, who is a former General Secretary of the French Federation and a current Vice President of European Athletics, brings vast experience and will assist the continued smooth running of the association in the interim. He will act as the focal point for all our Member Federations and partners, and support me with work involving the Executive Board and Council.”
Name: Jean Gracia
Nationality: France
Date of birth: 23 September 1955 (Sabadell, Spain)
Languages: French (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Professional positions within athletics
European Athletics Vice President, Lausanne (2011–2019)
Mediterranean Athletics Union General Secretary, Marseille (2011-2019)
French Athletic Federation Chief of Staff, Paris (2014– 2015)
French Athletic Federation General Director, Paris (2001– 2013)
French Athletic Federation Executive Director, Paris (1992–2000)
Cannes Athletic Club President, Cannes (1984-1996)
Other professional experience
IT Project Manager, Villeneuve Loubet, France (1989–1992)
Business analyst, Villeneuve Loubet, France (1985–1989)
Technical officer then engineer, Villeneuve Loubet, France (1977–1985)
Other relevant experience
IAAF Competition, Development and Masters Commissions Member, Monaco (2007–2015)
European Athletics Development Commission Chairperson, Lausanne (2011–2019)
European Athletics Clubs Commission Chairperson, Lausanne (2011-2015)
European Athletics Reflection Commission Member, Lausanne (2007-2011)
European Athletics Development Committee Member, Lausanne (2003–2011)
Athletic career
French national team athlete (1972-1984)
Personal bests: 50m-5.82, 100m-10.61, 200m-21.53
Education
IT Licence (1977–1978)
Technology University Degree Electronics (1974– 1976)
Mathematical Bachelor Degree (1971–1974)
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