Coe announces plans to run for IAAF presidency


Sebastian Coe, chairman of the organising committee for the London Olympics, poses with his Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards, at Municipal Theater in Rio de Janeiro March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

(Reuters) - Sebastian Coe confirmed on Thursday he plans to run for the position of president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

The double Olympic champion released a statement also saying he would unveil his election Manifesto and vision for Athletics and the IAAF in early December.

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