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Seb Coe announces candidacy for IAAF Presidency, releases in English and French

Larry Ederby Larry Eder
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I was very happy to see this announcement in my email box this morning. I have been quite worried about who would success President Diack in the leadership of the IAAF. Our sport is at a cross roads. How will we attract both young fans and participants to our sport? How will we grow our sport in Asia, Africa , Europe and North America? How will we fix cross country? How do we convince new sponsors that our sport is an important addition to their global advertising packages? And, most importantly, how do we control the scourge of doping in our sport? 

These are hard questions, and there are no easy answers. 

Changing our sport starts at the top. 

I believe that Sebastian Coe has the leadership skills, marketing knowledge, and most importantly, love of the sport, to help steer our sport through the next several decades of challenges. 

RunBlogRun robustly supports the bid of Seb Coe as he stands for President of the IAAF in 2015. 

We encourage all those who care about the sport and its future to read the release on Seb Coe (right below this note), and support his bid. 

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Seb Coe announces candidacy for IAAF Presidency

 

London, 27 November 2014:  

 

Seb Coe, Vice President of the International Association of Athletics Federations [IAAF] has today announced that he is to stand for the position of President of the IAAF. 

 

Coe, a double Olympic champion who led London’s successful 2012 Olympic and Paralympic bid, chaired the London 2012 Organising Committee, and has been a IAAF Vice President since 2007 [full biography below], also confirmed that he will unveil his election Manifesto and vision for Athletics and the IAAF in early December.

 

Speaking about his decision to stand for the position of IAAF President, Seb Coe said: 

 

“For as long as I can remember, I have woken knowing that Athletics, in some way, would shape my day. As a young boy, running was the thing that I loved beyond anything else and I have been hugely fortunate that Athletics has been at the centre of my life ever since.  

 

“As I speak to friends and colleagues around our great sport I appreciate that we are entering a very important time for Athletics and that it is the right time to open up a discussion about the future.

 

“That discussion needs to focus on how we build on the many achievements of recent years, recognise that we have new challenges in a new era and how we can tackle those challenges with vision and ambition. I believe I have something to offer to that debate and it is why I am today officially announcing my candidacy for the Presidency of the IAAF.

 

“Throughout all my sporting roles I have always put the interest of Athletics first and been independent enough to do the right thing for our sport. This will be my approach in the campaign and, in full partnership with the Member Federations, it will be the cornerstone of my Presidency if granted the great honour of being elected IAAF President.  

 

“I will set out my detailed proposals for Athletics and the IAAF when I publish my Manifesto. It will highlight the importance of our sport embracing innovation and change as we move forward. I want us to have a renewed focus on engagement with young people and a real understanding of the global landscape that is shaping the next generation of athletes and fans.

 

“If we are guided by these principles as we review and reform our sport then I am convinced that Athletics can enter a new era with confidence and ensure a bright and exciting future.”

 

 

-ENDS-

 

 

Notes to Editors

 

IAAF Member Federations will vote to decide the President of the IAAF in August 2015 at its Congress in Beijing.

 

About Seb Coe

 

Date of birth:     29 September 1956

Born:                  London – Father, British; Mother, Indian

Marital status:   Married, 4 children

 

Sporting career

 

·           English Schools Champion, 1972

·           Great Britain International debut, 1976

·           European Indoor 800m Champion, 1977

·     &
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Won Gold and Silver at the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games in the 1500m and 800m respectively – a feat repeated in Los Angeles in 1984

·           Set 12 world records during Athletics career – 800m, 1000m, 1500m 

and 1 mile

·           World Cup Gold and Silver 1981 and 1989

·           Retired from competitive Athletics in 1990

 

Sports administration

 

·           Member, IOC Athletes Commission [1981-89]

·           Member, IOC Medical Commission [1990-92]

·           IAAF Council Member [2003-current]

·           IAAF Vice-President, [2007-current]

·           Chairman, London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Bid Committee [2004-05]

·           Chairman, London 2012 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and Paralympic     Games [2005-2012]

·           Chairman, British Olympic Association [2012-current]

·           Member, IOC Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Coordination Commission [current] 

·           Chairman, IAAF Evaluation Commission for 2019 World Championships

·           Chairman, Working Group on Youth, ANOC [current]

 

Professional career   

 

·           Member of British Parliament [1992-1997]

·           Private Secretary, Leader of the Opposition, William Hague [1997-2001]

·           Executive Chairman of CSM Sport & Entertainment [2013-current]

·           Global Adviser, Nike [2002-current]

·           Consultant, Chelsea FC [2011-current]

 

Charitable work

 

·           Chairman, International Inspiration [2013-current]

·           Founder and Trustee, Sebastian Coe Charitable Foundation in partnership with Cancer Research [2013-current]

 

 

 

 

 

Pour diffusion immédiate

 

Seb Coe annonce sa candidature à la présidence de l’IAAF

 

Londres, le 27 novembre 2014 : 

 

Seb Coe, Vice-président de l’Association internationale des fédérations d’athlétisme [IAAF] a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’il se présente au poste de président de l’IAAF. 

 

Coe, double champion olympique ayant mené avec succès la candidature de Londres aux Jeux olympiques et paralympiques, a présidé le Comité d’organisation de Londres 2012 et occupe le poste de Vice-président de l’IAAF depuis 2007 [biographie complète ci-jointe]. Il a également confirmé qu’il dévoilera son programme et ses idées pour l’athlétisme et pour l’IAAF au début du mois de décembre.

 

Au sujet de sa candidature au poste de président de l’IAAF, Sebastian Coe a déclaré : 

 

« Depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne, je me réveille le matin avec la certitude que l’athlétisme va, d’une manière ou d’une autre, façonner ma journée. Quand j’étais petit, j’aimais courir plus que tout au monde et j’ai eu la chance immense que l’athlétisme soit au centre de ma vie depuis lors.

 

Lorsque je parle avec mes amis ou mes collègues de notre merveilleuse discipline, je me rends compte que nous entrons dans une période cruciale pour l’athlétisme et que le moment est venu d’amorcer une discussion au sujet de son avenir.

 

Cette discussion doit se concentrer sur comment consolider les multiples réalisations des années récentes, sur la reconnaissance de nos nouveaux défis dans une nouvelle ère et sur comment affronter ces défis grâce à nos idées et à nos ambitions. Je suis persuadé d’avoir quelque chose à apporter à ce débat et c’est pour cette raison que j’annonce aujourd’hui ma candidature officielle à la présidence de l’IAAF.

 

Dans tous les postes que j’ai occupés dans le milieu sportif, j’ai toujours placé les intérêts de l’athlétisme au premier plan, tout en gardant l’indépendance nécessaire pour prendre les bonnes décisions pour notre sport. Cela résume mon approche de cette campagne et, en totale collaboration avec les Fédérations membres, cela constituera la pierre angulaire de ma présidence, si j’ai l’honneur d’être élu président de l’IAAF.

 

Je divulguerai mes propositions détaillées pour l’athlétisme et pour l’IAAF lorsque je publierai mon programme, mettant l’accent sur l’importance de laisser l’innovation et le changement guider l’avenir de notre sport. Je souhaite un renouveau de notre engagement auprès des jeunes et une véritable compréhension du paysage mondial qui profilera la nouvelle génération d’athlètes et de supporters.

 

Si nous sommes portés par ces principes à l’heure d’établir le bilan et de réformer notre sport, alors je reste convaincu que l’athlétisme pourra entrer en pleine confiance dans une nouvelle ère et avancer avec détermination vers un avenir brillant. Â»

 

[FIN]

 

Notes à la Rédaction

 

Les Fédérations membres de l’IAAF voteront pour élire le président de l’IAAF en août 2015 lors de son congrès de Beijing.

 

Quelques mots sur Sebastian Coe

 

Date de naissance :         29 septembre 1956

Lieu de naissance :          Londres – Père : Britannique ; mère : Indienne

Situation familiale :         marié, 4 enfants

 

Carrière sportive

 

·         Vainqueur du championnat English Schools, 1972

·         Première compétition internationale pour la Grande-Bretagne, 1976

·         Champion européen 800 m Indoor, 1977

·         Médailles d’or et d’argent aux Jeux olympiques de Moscou en 1980 pour le 1500 m et le 800 m respectivement, une performance réitérée à Los Angeles en 1984

·         12 records du monde battus au cours de sa carrière d’athlète : 800 m, 1000 m, 1500 m et le mile

·         Médailles d’or et d’argent à la Coupe du monde de 1981 et 1989

·         Retrait de l’athlétisme de compétition en 1990

 

Administration des sports

 

·         Membre de la Commission des athlètes du CIO [1981-89]

·         Membre de la Commission médicale du CIO [1990-92]

·         Membre du Conseil de l’IAAF [2003-ce jour]

·         Vice-président de l’IAAF [2007-ce jour]

·         Président du Comité de candidature des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques Londres 2012 [2004-05]

·         Président du Comité d’organisation de Londres 2012 des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques [2005-2012]

·         Président de l’Association Olympique Britannique [2012-ce jour]

·         Membre de la Commission de coordination des Jeux olympiques Tokyo 2020 du CIO [poste occupé à ce jour]

·         Président de la Commission d’évaluation de l’IAAF pour les Championnats du monde 2019

·         Président du Groupe de travail de l’ACNO [poste occupé à ce jour]

 

Carrière professionnelle

 

·         Membre du Parlement britannique [1992-1997]

·         Secrétaire particulier du leader de l’opposition William Hague [1997-2001]

·         Président exécutif de CSM Sport & Entertainment [2013-ce jour]

·         Conseiller international pour Nike [2002-ce jour]

·         Consultant pour Chelsea FC [2011-ce jour]

 

Actions caritatives

 

·         Président d’International Inspiration [2013-ce jour]

·         Fondateur et administrateur de Sebastian Coe Charitable Foundation en partenariat avec la recherche contre le cancer [2013-ce jour]

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  • Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

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