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World Athletics President Announces 2026 Plans and Integrity Boost

12/4/2025

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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe highlighted a successful year at the 239th World Athletics Council Meeting in Monaco.
He said athletics can build geopolitical relationships in 2026.
The Tokyo World Championships tested 1,015 female athletes.
The Council also approved four 2026 World Athletics Series timetables and inaugural world-record standards for race walking to boost integrity and inclusivity.

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World Athletics President Sebastian Coe highlighted a successful year at the 239th World Athletics Council Meeting in Monaco.
He said athletics can build geopolitical relationships in 2026.
The Tokyo World Championships tested 1,015 female athletes.
The Council also approved four 2026 World Athletics Series timetables and inaugural world-record standards for race walking to boost integrity and inclusivity.