We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
It was only earlier this week in…
.
@KemiBadenoch
has the integrity and competency to restore trust in the Conservative party and connect it to real issues within the community. She has my wholehearted support for Prime Minister
Good to catch up with some dear friends at today’s
#coronation
including Lady Mary Peters, my team manager at both the Moscow 1980 and LA 1984 Olympic Games - a true legend in our sport 👑
I'm calling on decision makers at every level to support the return of
@parkrunUK
in England. We should be proud of how
@parkrunUK
has helped make the world healthier & happier. It is now time to ensure it has a future. We must act to save this great health & wellbeing charity.
Was only yesterday talking to media groups around the world about how
@Neeraj_chopra1
was the most written about
@WorldAthletics
athlete in 2022. Then look who I bump in to when I turn up
@lborouniversity
this morning. What a season you have had 👏
Yesterday, I chaired the first meeting of the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force to kick off a conversation about how development of a world-class football stadium for the north of England can deliver social and economic benefits for the region.
At the London 2012 Olympics, I…
Tessa was not just a close friend, she was a life enhancer. Her contribution to the Olympic and Paralympic Games is easily defined - without Tessa there would have been no London 2012, and without Tessa they would not have been the success they were.
Today I spoke on behalf of the entire World Athletics family, to remember a young life that had in so few years scaled the highest peaks of athletics achievement.
Kelvin you will be missed.
May you rest in peace.
"Kelvin you will be missed… rest assured, your achievements are treasured, indelible and secure in the annals of our history and never forgotten" World Atheltics President Sebastian Coe.
#KiptumsFinalSummit
A special evening for British middle distance running last night.
@JakeSWightman
’s dad and coach Geoff as stadium announcer, Steve Cram, the last British 1500m world champion, commentating for BBC, while I had the pleasure to present Jake with his 🥇 medal.
This is a day of intense sadness both for our nation and for all of us in athletics. There is not a single athlete of my generation who was not inspired by Roger and his achievements both on and off the track.
V grateful to the Government of Kenya -
@WilliamsRuto
&
@AbabuNamwamba
– for meeting me to discuss their plans to end doping in Kenya. The issue is being treated as a matter of strategic national interest with a cross government & national multi-agency response
Thank you for a fabulous three days Glasgow. You promised us a great championships and boy did you deliver. There were some truly incredible performances, including two world records. This may have been the first global athletics championships to be held in Scotland, but I am…
Hard to believe 15 years ago today London won the Olympic and Paralympic bid . A huge Thankyou to the team that dared to dream 👏🙏
#proud
#presocialdistancing
The Queen was such a beloved constant in the lives of so many people over so many years that it is hard to comprehend that she is no longer with us. I will never forget her total commitment to the success of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Everybody associated with Chelsea Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of our former player, captain and assistant coach, Ray Wilkins. Rest in peace, Ray, you will be dreadfully missed.
A real treat to watch Faith Kipyegon break the 1500m world record at the
#FlorenceDL
tonight and so many other fantastic performances.
Florence really is a special place for middle distance racing – believe me, I’d know 😉
Enjoyed a fantastic weekend in NYC for the
@nycmarathon
. Road running is at the heart of our sport. More people hit the streets to run on a weekly basis than any other sport in the world.
@nyrr
are doing a fantastic job of inspiring the next generation of runners. The marathon…
Final prep for the No 1
@Olympics
Sport. 🙏 to all the volunteers and best of luck 🥇to all our amazing and talented athletes. Visit
@WorldAthletics
for all the latest reviews and previews and stories. Let’s get ready to rumble …
#Tokyo2020
Such an honour to present the Olympic Gold Medal to this outstanding athlete at last night’s
@Tokyo2020
Closing Ceremony. Few athletes really transcend sport in the way
@EliudKipchoge
does. Couldn’t be more delighted 👏🥇
#athletics
Delighted to see a new British 800m record last night – what took you so long
@elliot_levi_giles
😊 Seriously I know what it takes to run that quickly and even more so with the crazy build up over the last 12 months. Congratulations, so well deserved 👏👏👏
#WorldIndoorTour
"I'm overwhelmed right now with the time I ran!"
Perfectly timed race from
@ElliotLeviGiles
who clocks 1:43.63 to break the British record and go
#2
all-time indoors.
#WorldIndoorTour
What a phenomenal 2022 this amazingly talented athlete had. Could not be prouder World 100m champion
@realshellyannfp
was named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year tonight at the prestigious 2023
@LaureusSport
Awards 👏 More to look forward to in 2023 and
@wabudapest23
George Gandy, my
@lborouniversity
coach, was an exceptional person and a world class coach - for both I owe him an inestimable gratitude. He has enhanced, and in many cases changed, the lives of so many young people, including mine. We have all suffered a grievous loss.
Spent an enjoyable afternoon in LA walking back down memory lane. Really looking forward to the Coliseum hosting world class athletics once again in 2028.
They may have won their
@CariftaTandF
medals over a decade ago but
@realshellyannfp
and
@princess_toya1
are phenomenal athletes. You never forget where you started or the importance of role models when you began. Thank you for showing up and supporting so passionately 👏👏
It is critical for all young athletes to be historians of their sport and learn about the great athletes who set the records and enthralled the fans before them. These are two of the greatest of any generation. An honour to be here for the unveiling ...
CONGRATULATIONS! Australian track queens Betty Cuthbert and Marlene Mathews have become the first female athletes to be added to the bronze sculptures within the
@SCG
precinct. Thank you to
@iaaforg
President
@SebCoe
for doing the honours
#LoveOurSCG
“Today I lost one of my closest friends. He gave me my first big international break in athletics in 1979. He was a game changer in our sport, a proud family man and an effective and wise leader who helped generations of athletes fulfill their dreams.
In the Duke of Edinburgh British sport has lost one of its strongest and, on occasion, boldest advocate. He had an unflinching view of the role of sport in all our neighbourhoods. That belief will be missed.
Paying tribute to Sir Roger Bannister with another 17 GB Olympians and a record number of 8000 runners in the Vitality Westminster Mile in front of Buckingham Palace
I made the cardinal sin of choosing the treadmill next to
@Kipyegon_Faith
in the gym on Sunday. It was a good reminder why only one of us received the World Athlete of the Year – Track Events trophy last night.
Congratulations on an extraordinary season, Faith. We're very lucky…
A simple gesture to show solidarity b4 the start of the
#WorldRaceWalking
Champs
@WMuscat22
today. A large Ukrainian team expected but only one young athlete able to make it to the start line. Valeriya Sholomitska did her country proud, finishing 4th in the women's U20 10km walk.
Around 1500 athletes from 160 countries are scheduled to compete
@iaaforg
U20 world champs over next few days. 5 of the winners from 2016 will defend their titles & 25 winners from last year's World U18 Championships in Kenya here in Tampere
#IAAFWorlds
#IAAFtampere2018
Sad news - Irena inspired a generation of women in Poland and around the world into athletics. She was a national hero and my friend. Her loss will be felt the world over.
Ron Hill turned the art of marathon running into a science and wrote the playbook for generations to come ... he was a one off ... his contribution to the classic distance is immense
It is with immense sadness we today mourn the passing of British running legend Dr. Ron Hill M.B.E.
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Our founder, our inspiration, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a runner.
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We send our thoughts to May, Graham, Steve and all the family at this time
#RonHill
#RunningLegend
As President of
@WorldAthletics
I am delighted to represent our sport in the Olympic Movement as an IOC Member. Thank you for all those that voted for our Federation today. 🙏
#WorldAthletics
#IOCSession
I am beyond sad to hear the news of Jacques passing. I wrote to Jacques and Anne 2 weeks ago to tell them that all of us
@WorldAthletics
missed them at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. I said it wasn’t the same being in the Olympic stadium watching athletics without them … 1/2
We were joined by Swiss royalty
@WeltklasseZH
meeting in Zurich last night. Delighted to have the Federers as our guests for what is always one of the best nights of the year in athletics. This one had 12 new world champions on show
#ZurichDL
#DiamondLeague
#WorldAthletics
Great coaching is the bedrock which underpins all great athletes. Recognising my father and my coach as we celebrate UK coaching this week
@_UKCoaching
#GreatCoaching
Our athletes and the athletics’ family have been rocked by this so I am going to call the sport together. We must find our collective voice and practical actions
#BlackLivesMatter
The introduction of prize money for Olympic gold medallists is a pivotal moment for World Athletics and the sport of athletics as a whole, underscoring our commitment to empowering the athletes and recognising the critical role they play in the success of any Olympic Games.…
🎖️Congratulations Sir Brendan Foster!
The Olympic medal winning long-distance runner, commentator and Great North Run founder, yesterday received his Knighthood from The Princess Royal – who was on
@TeamGB
with Sir Brendan in 1976 at the Montreal Olympics.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday received representatives of the triumphant Kenyan contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Mombasa. Congratulations to the entire team. The president was accompanied by
@WorldAthletics
president
@sebcoe
Her Majesty The Queen understood the power of sport. Her unwavering support & engagement in
@London2012
inspired the team - summed up in 3 pix: a tower block roof during the bid overlooking what would become
@noordinarypark
, to the Torch Relay in Windsor & then at the Games
#QEOP
What a memorable first two days at
@WCHoregon22
we’ve had!
Delighted to have been able to present
@allysonfelix
with her 19th
#WorldAthleticsChamps
medal and congratulations to
@fkerley99
& co on the 100m sweep.
What a way to inspire the next generation on home soil 👏
There are many great champions in our sport but few leave a legacy like Dick Fosbury. He was passionate about T&F & gave much to our sport beyond his innovative mindset, winning him Olympic gold in 1968. You will be missed, Dick. My deepest condolences to his family & friends 🙏
World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that 1968 Olympic high jump champion
@DickFosbury1
, who revolutionised his event by introducing the ‘Fosbury flop’ technique, passed away on Sunday at the age of 76.
Truly one of the greats.
📰:
As we enjoyed the final session of
@wabudapest23
, let’s remember all of those behind the scenes who help our athletes perform at their very best - coaches, medical teams and volunteers.
Your work is invaluable 👏👏
#WorldAthleticsChamps
In this new decade let’s continue to fight to place sport center stage in the lives of young people wherever they live and whatever their beliefs.
#2020NewYear
The IAAF supports Gibraltar's right to have its athletes compete under its nation's flag as they are a recognised European Federation. We urge the WMA to stand strong against this political interference.
An honour to be part of the 1st run around the new mondo super fast track laid for
@wabudapest23
. That said my PB in the 400m will be beaten quite quickly by athletes warming up 🤣 If you don’t have tickets yet get them quickly at … 64 days to go
India has the largest grassroots athletics programme in the world, circa 1 million young people. Delighted to join Wings_arenas at WINGS Sports Centre in Bandra with
@Adille1
and athletes from 6 to 18 years of age & their academy coaches. Some impressive early signs 👏…