DUBAI MARATHON AND ROAD RACES LARGEST EVER WITH 37,000 PARTICIPANTS

IAAF President Sebastian Coe is presently visiting the Middle East where he met and presented medals to the winners of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, organised by the UAE Athletics Federation.

Dominated by strong performances from Ethiopian athletes, the race holds the distinction of being the only event in the region which is a member of the IAAF Gold Label Road Race circuit.

The top mass-participation event in the region, there were a record 37,000 participants across the three races (marathon, 10km and 4km) and medals were awarded to everyone that crossed the finish line.

Tesfaye Abera won the men’s race in 2:04:24 and Tirfi Tsegaye won the women’s title in 2:19:41, while Britain’s John Smith won the wheelchair race with a qualifying time for the Rio Paralympic Games.

Sebastian Coe commented: “It was a real privilege for me to be invited to start the Dubai Marathon. It is a world-class road race gaining reputation every year with growing public participation and an international reputation for great organisation. Running is one of the few global sports where the general public can participate in the same event as the elite competitors, crossing the same finish line. It’s an important ingredient in road running’s enormous popularity.”

The IAAF President this afternoon then flew to UAE’s gulf neighbour Qatar. Elected last November as the Chairman of the Board of the Diamond League, Sebastian Coe was advised about preparations for the Doha 2016 Diamond League meeting on 6 May. In 2010, Doha became the first city to host an IAAF Diamond League meeting. Each season since then, it has continued to launch the top-tier invitational track and field circuit.

Spread across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the USA, the 14-meeting IAAF Diamond League series includes a competition programme of 32 events representing virtually the full spectrum of Olympic track and field disciplines, and offers a total of US$8million in prize money.

© Organisers

Sebastian Coe will conclude his visit to the region on Saturday morning with a visit to Doha’s Khalifa Stadium which will be the venue for the 2019 IAAF World Championships.

Sebastian Coe commented: “The Doha Diamond League annually attracts a world-class field whose performances set the bench mark for quality each season. And, in an Olympic year, people will be looking for Games form and of course, qualifying marks ahead of Rio 2016.”

JEAN GRACIA APPOINTED AS INTERIM IAAF CEO/GENERAL SECRETARY

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.”

JEAN GRACIA

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)

IAAF RESPONDS TO WADA INDEPENDENT COMMISSION’S SECOND REPORT

The IAAF thanks the WADA Independent Commission for all of the hard work that it has clearly put into its report.

The IAAF fully acknowledges and accepts the extreme gravity of the Commission’s findings. The weakness of IAAF’s governance which has been exposed allowed individuals at the head of the previous regime at the IAAF to delay the following of normal procedures in certain doping cases.

Each and every one of the measures that the Commission has recommended to strengthen IAAF governance has been fully noted. The IAAF will incorporate those recommendations into the root and branch governance review which was begun by IAAF President Sebastian Coe immediately he came into office.

The IAAF acknowledges the Independent Commission’s positive comments about its handling of its blood testing programme in 2001-2012 and its assessment of the administration of the athlete biological passport programme.

Sebastian Coe commented: “I am extremely grateful to the WADA Independent Commission for its work and for the recommendations it has made. The corruption that it has revealed is totally abhorrent, and a gross betrayal of trust by those involved. Even though each of the impacted doping cases was eventually resolved with lengthy bans for the athletes involved, I recognise that the IAAF still has an enormous task ahead of it to restore public confidence. We cannot change the past, but I am determined that we will learn from it and will not repeat its mistakes. Some of the measures recommended by the Independent Commission already feature in the governance reform programme that I announced on 5 January but we will now urgently consider all of the new recommendations and will incorporate them quickly into that reform programme.”

ROME AND BYDGOSZCZ TO HOST REALLOCATED 2016 IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS SERIES EVENTS

IAAF Council has today decided the host cities for two 2016 IAAF World Athletics Series events:

IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships, 7-8 May 2016

HOST CITY – Rome (Italy): 9 votes

Guayaquil (Ecuador) 4, Kiev (Ukraine) 4, Monterrey (Mexico) 2.

IAAF World U20 Championships, 19-24 July 2016

HOST CITY– Bydgoszcz (Poland): unanimous

No other bidders
(Australia and India had expressed interest but did not submit bids)

A total of 19 Council members took part in the two votes.

IAAF President Sebastian Coe, for the sake of neutrality as the head of the Council, did not participate and will also not vote in any future host city decisions.

Natasha HASTINGS 400m – (USA)
photo credit: Elisabeth-
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Sebastian Coe commented: “Many congratulations to Rome and Bydgoszcz. The speed in which you assembled detailed applications and at such short notice has been inspiring. Your bids were impressive and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of the world’s best race walkers and under-20 aged athletes in your cities. I gratefully acknowledge the interest shown by all the member federations who took part in this process. Thank you on behalf of the athletes for helping us to ensure that these competitions will take place.”

An accelerated bidding process was opened on 3 December 2015 for these two IAAF World Athletics Series events following the full suspension of the Russian IAAF Member Federation ARAF, who were originally set to stage both championships.

By 9 December seven IAAF Member Federations had sent letters of interest, with five countries going on to formally submit bid applications by 22 December 2015.

IAAF RESPONSE TO ETHICS BOARD DECISION CONCERNING FOUR FORMER OFFICIALS

A panel of the IAAF Ethics Board (formerly Commission) has today delivered its decision concerning four persons, namely: Papa Massata Diack, former marketing consultant to the IAAF, Valentin Balakhnichev, former President of the All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF), Alexei Melnikov, former Chief ARAF Coach for long distance walkers and runners, and Gabriel Dollé, former Director of the IAAF’s Anti-Doping Department, for various breaches of the IAAF Code of Ethics.

This investigation commenced in April 2014 upon referral of a complaint to the Ethics Board by a member of the IAAF staff.

The IAAF is angered to see that individuals have in the panel’s finding “conspired to extort what were in substance bribes from the athlete by acts of blackmail.” This is all the more so because these breaches are related to one doping case which, among others, was identified and pursued by the IAAF Anti-Doping Department. Ultimately, the Department was able to ensure that the athlete concerned received a lengthy ban, but the four individuals’ activities delayed that outcome. The IAAF has already introduced corrective measures to make sure this sort of interference can’t happen again.

These four individuals who have been found guilty and sanctioned are no longer associated with the IAAF in any capacity. The IAAF is reassured that the panel of the Ethics Board has seen no evidence implicating any other members of the IAAF Anti-Doping Department who continue their ground-breaking work on the Athlete Biological Passport programme with WADA.

SEB COE
© Philippe Fitte / IAAF

IAAF President Sebastian Coe commented: “I’d like to thank the independent IAAF Ethics Board for their diligent and detailed investigation. The life bans announced today could not send a stronger message that those who attempt to corrupt or subvert the sport of athletics will be brought to justice. We continue to work with the French authorities’ investigation and the WADA’s Independent Commission.”

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IAAF: REBUILDING TRUST

Marking the start of a new year, IAAF President Sebastian Coe has set out his road map for athletics to restore trust and deliver a vision for attracting more young people.

The road map recognises problems in two distinct areas, in the governing body and in the sport itself, the consequence of which has been a breakdown of trust in athletics. In addressing these problems, the road map importantly identifies the need for separate solutions.

To rebuild confidence, the IAAF must become an accountable, responsible and responsive organisation, while the sport must adopt a values-based culture where future athletes learn from clean athletes, coaches and officials.

Sebastian Coe commented: “Be under no illusion about how seriously I take these issues. I am President of an international federation which is under serious investigations and I represent a sport under intense scrutiny. My vision is to have a sport that attracts more young people. The average age of those watching track and field is 55 years old. This is not sustainable.

“The key to making that vision a reality is creating a sport that people once more trust in. Athletics must be a sport that athletes, fans, sponsors, media and parents alike know is safe to compete in on a level playing field and one in which clean effort is rewarded and celebrated,” concluded Sebastian Coe.

Road map

Building trust in the governing body

1. Organising the governing body so there are clear lines of responsibility.
Timeline: Began immediately after presidential election and will be completed mid-2016 with the appointment of a new CEO.

2. Forensic review of operations and finance.
Timeline: Forensic accountants from Deloitte and the leading legal firm Freshfields began work in November at the IAAF HQ. It is being overseen by Paul Deighton, former CEO of LOCOG and UK Government Minister. Delivery of report to IAAF Council in March. Completion mid-2016.

3. Greater accountability and vetting of IAAF officials.
Timeline: Vetting process to be concluded and new Commissions and Special Advisory Groups to be in place by mid-2016.

4. More transparency and communication from the independent IAAF Ethics Board (formerly Commission).
Timeline: changes to the Procedural Rules and the Statutes of the IAAF Ethics Commission were approved by IAAF Council on 26 November with immediate effect.

5. Rewriting the IAAF Constitution to make sure it is modern, fit for purpose and capable of delivering the guidance and protection that is required.
Timeline: This process is underway but a new Constitution needs the approval of the IAAF’s Member Federations. The next IAAF Congress takes place in London in August 2017.

IAAF President Sebastian Coe © IAAF

Building trust in competition

1. Establish a separate integrity unit for athletics that ensures greater independence in reviewing key issues impacting upon the integrity of competition such as doping, corruption, betting and age manipulation.
Timeline: integrity unit to be operational before the 2016 Olympic Games.

2. Double the anti-doping budget ($4m to $8m).
Timeline: upon establishing the integrity unit in mid-2016.

3. Double the current international testing pool of athletes to one thousand athletes.
Timeline: upon establishing the integrity unit and doubling the budget in mid-2016.

4. Dedicate greater resources to investigating doping schemes in athletics involving athlete support personnel, including employing specific investigative expertise within the integrity unit.
Timeline: upon establishing the integrity unit and doubling the budget in mid-2016.

5. Ensure greater accountability of Member Federations in anti-doping and other integrity-related matters, with closer monitoring by the IAAF and sanctions to be imposed by the IAAF Council for serious non-compliance (e.g. suspension from membership or ineligibility for major championships).
Timeline: with immediate effect.

SEBASTIAN COE ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIAMOND LEAGUE

IAAF President Sebastian Coe and fellow IAAF Council Member Anna Riccardi were unanimously elected by the General Assembly on Sunday (29) to become Board Members of the Diamond League AG, the company which owns and operates the IAAF Diamond League.

The General Assembly of the Diamond League AG, is composed of representatives of the IAAF and the 14 meeting organisations whose competitions make up the calendar of the IAAF Diamond League, Athletics’ top tier invitational circuit.

The Board is composed of six persons, three members represent the meetings and three represent the IAAF.

IAAF President Sebastian Coe becomes Chairman of the Board and Anna Riccardi is the second IAAF representative.

A third IAAF Board member will be proposed to the General Assembly ahead of its next meeting and full Board elections in March 2016. The three current representatives of the meetings on the Board are Patrick Magyar (SUI), Wilfried Meert (BEL) and Jean-Pierre Schoebel (MON).

SEBASTIAN COE ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIAMOND LEAGUE © Jean-Pierre Durand

During Sunday’s meeting the General Assembly agreed proposals to establish workshops to discuss the future development and format of the series.

This process is part of a wider strategic study of Athletics’ competition structure which will involve three newly formed Special Advisory Groups: One-Day Meetings, Competition Calendar and World Athletics Series Renovation.

IAAF President and Diamond League AG Chairman Sebastian Coe commented: “The IAAF Diamond League annually provides Athletics with a prominent global shop window. The 14 meeting series which runs from May to September offers fans the best international Athletics competition outside the IAAF World Championships and the Olympic Games. I am really looking forward to reviewing this top product with the meeting organisers who are our close partners in this series. Together we intend to take this popular invitational tour to the next level of sporting excellence and entertainment.”

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EATON AND DIBABA ARE CROWNED 2015 IAAF WORLD ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

USA’s Ashton Eaton and Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba were named the male and female IAAF World Athletes of the Year for 2015 on Thursday (26).

Both athletes set world records during 2015, Eaton in the decathlon and Dibaba in the 1500m, and won gold medals in these events at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015.

Ashton Eaton became the first decathlete to win the male World Athlete of the Year award after his spectacular performance in the Chinese capital, his only decathlon of the year, when he set a world record of 9045 and improved his own three-year-old mark by nine points. Notable among his individual events in Beijing was a 45.00 400m at the end of the first day, the fastest one lap of the track ever run within a decathlon.

“Athletes spend the most vigorous years of human life, arguably called the ‘best years’, working to hone their abilities. So, when an athlete competes, what people are witnessing is the manifestation of what a human being is capable of when they choose to direct all of their time and effort towards something.

“I’m grateful and thankful to the IAAF for excellent competitions, the canvases that allow us to display our work.

“While I’m honoured that I am considered the ‘artist’ of the year, I did not beat Usain and Christian; my work simply differed in design. They are some of the most talented and beautiful performers of all time. I’m flattered to be among them.

“I accept this award on behalf of all of us athletes who love what we do.”

Genzebe Dibaba, after setting a world indoor 5000m record of 14:18.86, was then unbeaten in her five 1500m races during the summer. Firstly, she ran an African record of 3:54.11 in Barcelona, the fastest time in the world for almost 12 years, and then topped that with a stunning world record of 3:50.07 in Monaco to beat a mark that had been on the books since 1993. In Beijing, Dibaba was majestic through all three rounds of the 1500m, winning every race comfortably, and she also took a 5000m bronze medal.

“I am humbled and honoured to receive this award from the IAAF,” said Dibaba. “It feels so good to be the World Athlete of the Year.

“After being a finalist and narrowly missing out on this award one year ago, I am very proud to be recognised by the fans and experts of our sport.

“I had a great season and truly enjoyed competing around the world, from Monaco where I managed to establish a world record, to Beijing where I finally captured my first world outdoor title.

“I would like to pay tribute to Dafne Schippers and Anita Wlodarczyk who have been incredible all year round. Maybe your time will come next year!

“Thank you to all the people who voted for me and supported me. My family, my sisters, my coaches, my partners, my agents and all the people from Ethiopia!

“My focus in 2016 will be the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland and as preparation for that I will try to break the world indoor mile record in Stockholm on 17 February.

“This is a difficult time for our sport and with the Athletes’ Commission we stand together with Sebastian Coe as he deals with the challenges.”

EATON AND DIBABA ARE CROWNED 2015 IAAF WORLD ATHLETES OF THE YEAR © Giancarlo Colombo / IAAF

IAAF President Sebastian Coe commented: “While the athletics family is not gathering together as usual in Monaco, we rightly celebrate the marvellous 2015 achievements of the athletes. Foremost, I offer congratulations to our World Athletes of the Year, world champions Ashton Eaton and Genzebe Dibaba. Your performances in 2015 are an inspiration and examples of true sporting excellence.

“A world record when winning a world title is a rare feat and capped two unequalled days of decathlon brilliance from Ashton in Beijing. Genzebe, your win in Beijing was as assured and your 1500m world record a few weeks earlier a run of true grit and determination. We salute you both as we do all our award winners who have been announced today.

“Finally I wish to thank all the athletes, coaches, officials who work tirelessly for our wonderful sport. Our appreciation also goes to the media for relaying the excitement of competition and to the fans watching in stadiums, in homes and on the move around the world. Your enthusiastic support made the IAAF World Championships in Beijing the most talked about sports event of the year.”

How the award was decided

Last month the IAAF Family* was asked to vote for athletes from each of the following categories: sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance, road running, race walking, jumps, throws, combined events and multi-terrain.

The top-voted athletes in each category formed the longlist for the World Athlete of the Year, from which an international panel of 10 experts** selected the three finalists. The panel cast their own vote to determine the IAAF World Athletes of the Year.

ARAF ACCEPTS FULL SUSPENSION – IAAF COUNCIL MEETING, MONACO

The full suspension of ARAF and the formation of an IAAF Integrity Unit were confirmed today at the 202nd IAAF Council Meeting in Monaco.

The meeting was chaired by IAAF President Sebastian Coe. Two members were absent: individual member Mikhail Butov (RUS) and African Area Association representative David Okeyo (KEN).

In his opening address Sebastian Coe said: “We must work hard to restore trust and to show the real values and potential of Athletics. We have a unique opportunity now to face the future with optimism. Let us make sure that we have the right people, in the right places and the right structure to take the sport to a better place.”

ARAF SUSPENSION

Council was informed that written confirmation had been received from ARAF accepting their full suspension without requesting a hearing as was their constitutional right.

ARAF confirmed they understood that Council would only accept their reinstatement as an IAAF Member Federation following the recommendation of the IAAF Inspection Team who will decide if the verification criteria have been fulfilled. ARAF also confirmed they will cooperate fully and actively with the team.

Council discussed the process which over the next three weeks will lead to a final set of criteria and the verification process. The plan is to present a detailed list of verification criteria to ARAF by the end of the year.

REALLOCATION OF 2016 COMPETITIONS

Council agreed a process for the reallocation of the two IAAF World Athletics Series competitions – 2016 World Race Walking Team Championships (Cheboksary, RUS) and 2016 World Junior Championships (Kazan, RUS) – which have been removed from Russia due to ARAF’s suspension.

A number of countries have already expressed interest in staging these events. An accelerated bidding process will open next week with a decision in early January.

OTHER MATTERS

Council agreed to the formation of an Integrity Unit to keep Athletics clean and to safeguard the integrity of the IAAF.

Reports were presented to Council from all the IAAF departments.

Sebastian Coe also briefed his colleagues about changes which have taken place in Monaco since he took office as president on 31 August.

The annual contract which provided a permanent serviced apartment in the five star Fairmont Hotel for the President’s use had been cancelled immediately on his taking office.

The IAAF President’s office ‘Villa Miraflores’ has also been closed and handed back to the Principality of Monaco. All IAAF staff personnel formerly based there have now transferred to the IAAF HQ Office on Quai Antoine.

IAAF © Philippe Fitte

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Sebastian Coe encouraged all his Council colleagues to complete their declarations of interest and, as he said he would do, announced the following changes to his registration of interests:

– He has stepped down from his ambassador role with Nike as the current noise level around this ambassadorial role was not good for the IAAF nor Nike.

– He is Chairman of CSM, one of the world’s largest sports marketing agencies operating in 19 countries. Although CSM’s revenue from athletics is negligible, the company has agreed that it will not tender for, nor directly work for the IAAF, nor any city in relation to their tender to the IAAF while he is President of the IAAF.

– He will step down as Chairman of the British Olympic Association at the conclusion of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

DETERMINED TO REPAIR FAILURES AND REBUILD TRUST

Commenting on behalf of the Council, new Council Member Stephanie Hightower said: “We know we need to re build trust with our fans and this will be a long journey.”

“But we also need to show our athletes that we are serious about supporting clean athletes and will not tolerate cheating at any level.”

“The whole system has failed the athletes. We need to better understand the triggers and flags that will enable us to identify problems early and fix them sooner.”

“All my council colleagues are determined to repair the failures and rebuild trust amongst athletes and fans.”

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Russia Must Do Everything It Can To Eradicate Doping – Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin as ordered an inquiry into allegations of an alleged “state supported systematic doping in Russian athletics”

The Russian Athletics Federation as been giving until Friday this week by the Sebastian Coe led IAAF to respond to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report which as fingered certain athletes who are alleged to have tested positive during competitions over a period of years.

The scandal as also affected the immediate past president of the IAAF Lamine Diack and a couple of other members of the IAAF.

Russia stands the risk of being banned from the 2016 Rio Olympics if it fails to respond by friday to all allegations contained in the WADA report.

Vladimir Putin
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Putin is quoted to have said “We must do everything in Russia to rid ourselves of this problem,” The Russian Leader also spoke on behalf of Clean athletes stating that whatever punishment being meted out should nor be collective but solely for individuals who are found culpable.

Russian Sport administrators have also been instructed to cooperate fully with “with international anti-doping authorities”

IOC Statement on WADA Independent Commission Report

This is a deeply shocking report and very saddening for the world of sport. The IOC trusts that the new leadership of the IAAF with its President Sebastian Coe will draw all the necessary conclusions and will take all the necessary measures. In this context the IOC welcomes the clear commitment expressed by IAAF to do “whatever it takes to protect the clean athletes and rebuild trust in our sport.”

The protection of the clean athletes is a top priority for the International Olympic Committee. This is why in Olympic Agenda 2020 the IOC has undertaken far reaching measures in this commitment.

With regard to the Olympic Games, the IOC will continue to take whatever measures needed to safeguard clean athletes, clean sport and good governance. In the most recent Olympic Summit meeting we have decided to make testing independent from sports organisations and have entrusted WADA to come up with proposals.

The IOC will also carefully study the report with regard to the Olympic Games. If any infringements on the anti-doping rules by athletes and or their entourage should be established, the IOC will react with its usual zero tolerance policy.

We support the attempt of the independent commission to bring all the facts to light in the interest of the integrity of the sport and the protection of the cleans athletes.

With regard to the police inquiries against the former IAAF President Mr. Lamine Diack the IOC Ethics Commission has today decided to recommend the provisional suspension of his IOC honorary membership.

IAAF STATEMENT ON WADA’S INDEPENDENT COMMISSION REPORT

In response to WADA’s Independent Commission report issued today, the IAAF President, Sebastian Coe, has taken the urgent step of seeking approval from his fellow IAAF Council Members to consider sanctions against the Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF). These sanctions could include provisional and full suspension and the removal of future IAAF events.

Commenting on the report, the IAAF President said: “The information in WADA’s Independent Commissions Report is alarming. We need time to properly digest and understand the detailed findings included in the report. However, I have urged the Council to start the process of considering sanctions against ARAF. This step has not been taken lightly. Our athletes, partners and fans have my total assurance that where there are failures in our governance or our anti-doping programmes we will fix them. We will do whatever it takes to protect the clean athletes and rebuild trust in our sport. The IAAF will continue to offer the police authorities our full co-operation into their ongoing investigation.

IAAF – Member Federation suspension and other sanction process

– IAAF Council to decide whether to proceed with a potential sanctions’ process against a Member Federation.

– The Member Federation is asked to respond to the allegations and proposed sanctions.

– IAAF Council to consider the Member Federation response as soon as possible and make a decision on next steps.

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