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Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Sunday he would give "serious thought" about throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Thomas Bach as head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bach, who has led the Olympic movement since 2013, told a session of IOC members on Saturday that he will not seek to remain in charge for a third term. "New times are calling for new leaders," the 70-year-old German lawyer said. Coe, whose third and final term as athletics chief ends in 2027, has long been suggested as a successor to Bach.

Athletics has moved on from Bolt – Coe

Track and field chief Sebastian Coe has hailed the emergence of an “extraordinary” group of athletes at the Paris Olympics who have gone some way to filling the void left by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.

"No Longer A Sport About Usain Bolt": Former Olympics Gold Medalist Calls Current Generation 'Most Talented'

Track and field chief Sebastian Coe has hailed the emergence of an "extraordinary" group of athletes at the Paris Olympics who have gone some way to filling the void left by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. Bolt was a transformational figure in athletics, winning eight Olympic and nine world gold medals as he dominated the sprints during his stellar career. Talk since his retirement after the 2017 world championships in London has always been about who might step into his shoes as the leading pin-up for the sport. But Coe insisted the narrative wasn't just about one athlete alone to fill the void.

World Athletics boss Coe says he'll consider bid to run IOC

PARIS : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he would consider running for Thomas Bach's job after the head of the International Olympic Committee said he will not seek to stay on after his second term ends in 2025.

US dominance is perfect launch pad for LA, says Coe

PARIS : With Noah Lyles' dramatic victory in the Olympic men's 100 metres, Quincy Hall's come from behind win in the 400m and Cole Hocker's shock 1,500m gold among the highlights, the United States have dominated the athletics events at the Games.

Coe accuses IOC of having ‘no clear position’ on boxing gender row

World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe, has hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for not having a policy to deal with the current controversy over gender eligibility in Olympic boxing, reports insidethegames.biz. “It’s simple: have a policy,” he said.

American Cole Hocker rallies late, stuns favourites to win men's 1,500m gold medal

American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500-metres gold with a stunning finish to blast past British world champion Josh Kerr as defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen faded to fourth on Tuesday.

American Cole Hocker rallies late, stuns favourites to win men's 1,500m gold medal

American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500-metres gold with a stunning finish to blast past British world champion Josh Kerr as defending champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen faded to fourth on Tuesday.

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Athletics Body Chief Sebastian Coe To Give IOC Presidency Tilt 'Serious Thought'

Athletics has moved on from Bolt – Coe

"No Longer A Sport About Usain Bolt": Former Olympics Gold Medalist Calls Current Generation 'Most Talented'

World Athletics boss Coe says he'll consider bid to run IOC

US dominance is perfect launch pad for LA, says Coe

Coe accuses IOC of having ‘no clear position’ on boxing gender row

American Cole Hocker rallies late, stuns favourites to win men's 1,500m gold medal

American Cole Hocker rallies late, stuns favourites to win men's 1,500m gold medal