Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe

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Sebastian Coe is a former British middle-distance runner and the current president of World Athletics. He has been influential in discussions about modernizing athletics, including the potential changes to the long jump rules that were tested recently in Düsseldorf.

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Sebastian Coe threatened to ban sprinters who participated in the Enhanced Games from official sports.

Die umstrittenen Enhanced Games in Las Vegas
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
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Sebastian Coe is the World Athletics president who initiated the event change to include the mile.

The baby who was born to run: Kiwi teen track star Sam Ruthe on his astonishing achievements and fleet-footed family
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
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Sebastian Coe was re-elected as IAAF president for a second term.

Coe re-elected IAAF president | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-09
9.0

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe stated that the decision for mandatory genetic testing was made to ensure 'the integrity of women’s sport.'

Exclusive: Imane Khelif, the Olympic Algerian boxer who became a political target in 2024, speaks to CNN
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-04
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Sebastian Coe is the World Athletics President with whom Salim Mvurya held talks regarding the bid.

Will Kenya become the first African country to host World Championships?
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-01-23
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Sebastian Coe, the president of the governing body, spoke about celebrating the best in athletics at the awards ceremony.

Nepremagljiva Duplantis in McLaughlin-Levrone postala atleta leta 2025
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-12-01
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Sebastian Coe is the president of World Athletics who framed the scheduling of the women's 100 metres race for the 2028 Olympics as a significant marketing opportunity.

Editorial | Dodgy Olympics women’s 100m plan | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-17
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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the plan was 'overwhelmingly' supported by the athletes and coaches consulted.

LA28 puts women's 100m on opening day in athletics-first shake-up
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-11-14
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Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, assured that this program respects the history of athletics while offering a thrilling pace.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2025-11-13
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Sebastian Coe stated that the organization is determined to recover all the money it can, using the full force of the law.

Коу: Премногу организации ги прикриваат ваквите инциденти под тепих
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-11-01
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Sebastian Coe stated that the organization is determined to use the full force of the law to recover all that has been stolen from their possession.

Töötajad varastasid kergejõustikuliidult 1,5 miljonit eurot
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-31
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World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the organisation was 'determined to recover whatever monies we are able using the full force of the law'.

World Athletics: Governing body victims of £1.3m corporate theft
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-31
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Sebastian Coe stated that endurance events like marathons may need to be held separately to protect athletes from unsafe conditions.

Климатските промени влијаат на рекордите во маратон?
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-10-30
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Sebastian Coe is regarded as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time and has significantly influenced athletics over the past fifty years.

V atletiki sem imel privilegij, da sem vedno vedel, zakaj sem izgubil
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-09-28
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Sebastian Coe said that Tokyo has set the stage for some of our sport’s most extraordinary performances.

Record number of countries win medals at World Championships
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-09-24
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Coe said World Athletics intend to use the Ultimate Championship to test ideas which could later become part of the sport's established major stages.

New championships, new calendar? What next for athletics after Tokyo
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
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Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, was present at the championships.

Kenya’s Wanyonyi, Chebet deliver for Africa at world championships - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
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Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, advocates for the protection of women's sports.

Die schockierende Geschichte von Caster Semenya
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-21
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Sebastian Coe, World Athletics president, was sat alongside David Rudisha during the event.

Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins men's world 800m gold
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-20
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Sebastian Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, warned that participating in the Enhanced Games would lead to long suspensions.

Fred Kerley blir første løper i «Doping-OL»: – Motbydelig
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-09-18
4.0

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Friday described the competition as 'the largest sporting event of the year by some distance.'

Tokyo fans savor athletics four years after lockdowns
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-14
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Sebastian Coe is the president of World Athletics and expressed satisfaction about being in Tokyo for the World Championships.

Ивановски и Поп Арсова македонски адути
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-09-13
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Sebastian Coe hailed the local organising committee in his opening ceremony speech.

Crouser, Chebet clinch golds as Tokyo’s athletics party kicks off - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-13
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Sebastian Coe is the president of World Athletics who emphasized the importance of a successful 2028 Olympics.

¿Está en crisis el atletismo rumbo a JJOO 2028?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-09-13
7.0

Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics chief, stated that the governing body is close to implementing gene testing for female athletes.

World Athletics chief says gene testing almost ready
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-13
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Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, commented on the war initiated by Russia and supported by Belarus against Ukraine.

Krievijas un Baltkrievijas vieglatlēti joprojām netiks pielaisti starptautiskajām sacensībām / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-09-13
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Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President, highlighted the importance of the championships at a press conference.

Tokyo set for athletics extravaganza to ease pain of Covid-hit Olympics - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-12
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Sebastian Coe has defended the decision to run both the men’s and the women’s 100-metre finals on the same night for the first time in the history of the World Athletics Championship.

World Athletics boss defends change in 100m schedule | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-12
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