President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe told reporters that $50,000 U.S. bonus to gold medalists at 2024 Olympics are recognition that 'the revenue share that we receive is in large part because our athletes are the stars of the show.'
In a move by the IOC that apparently could block Sebastian Coe as an expected presidential candidate, the Olympic governing body has clarified its complex election rules before a deadline Sunday to enter the race.President of World Athletics Sebastian Coe is widely considered a top candidate to next lead the IOC. A two-time Olympic champion, he was later an elected lawmaker in Britain, led the 2012 London Olympics organizing committee and has presided at World Athletics for nine years.
Coe's IOC membership is conditional on being president of World Athletics, a role he must leave in 2027 on completing the maximum 12 years in office. The letter of intended clarification added to the complexity of an election that is one of the quirkiest in world sports. Candidates cannot publish campaign videos, nor organize public meetings or take part in public debates.
The legal hurdles are stacking up just days before the IOC-set deadline for candidates to send a letter of intent to Bach, who will leave as president next year after reaching his 12-year term limit. The IOC top job ideally calls for deep knowledge of managing sports, understanding athletes' needs and nimble skills in global politics.
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