Nachdem der amtierende IOC-Präsident Thomas Bach (GER) nicht mehr zur Wahl steht, haben sich folgende sieben Persönlichkeiten um die höchste Funktion in der Welt des Sports beworben, wie das IOC heute auf seiner Website bekanntgab.
- HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein (JOR), IOC-ExCom-Mitglied - Lebenslauf
- Lord Sebastian Coe (GBR), World-Athletics-Präsident- Lebenslauf
- Kirsty Coventry (ZIM), u.a. ehem. Schwimm-Olympiasiegerin - Lebenslauf
- Johan Eliasch (SWE), FIS-Präsident - Lebenslauf
- David Lappartient (FRA), UCI-Präsident - Lebenslauf
- Juan Antonio Samaranch jun. (ESP), u.a. ehem. IOC-Vizepräsident - Lebenslauf
- Morinar Watanabe (JPN), Präsident Int. Turnverband - Lebenslauf
Sollte Sebastian Coe im März an die IOC-Spitze gewählt werden, dann würde das auch Veränderungen bei World Athletics mit sich bringen. Aktuell ist World Athletics an vielen Positionen ja "very british".
Coe's Schreiben an alle Mitgliedsverbände
Nachfolgendes Schreiben wurde heute an alle World-Athletics-Mitgliedsverbände, somit auch an den ÖLV, verschickt:
Dear All,
I am writing to you personally to confirm that I have decided to run for the Presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as announced by the IOC a short while ago. I would have preferred to share my intentions with you earlier but the election rules state that the final list of candidates is to be issued by the IOC.
All of you know me well and know that sport runs through my veins, ‘it’s in my DNA’ as I am often quoted as saying.
I had the real privilege of being a double Olympic Champion, I have chaired an Olympic and Paralympic Games - London 2012 – from bid, through delivery and legacy implementation, I have chaired a National Olympic Committee - the BOA and I lead an international federation – and have done through some turbulent times so it retains its position as the cornerstone of the Olympic Games. And through this journey I have been supported and joined by thousands of talented and committed individuals and teams.
Sport faces many challenges, but one immutable fact is the important role it has in driving and maintaining the health and fitness of people, young and old, in every country around the world.
The Covid years saw many people struggle through inactivity and many sports organisations suffer through lack of funds. We need to invest more in both over the next decade.
A financially strong, sport focussed International Olympic Committee is essential to the entire sports ecosystem. I believe I can help achieve this and more.
But while my experience may be broad, broader than most, there are many members of the IOC who have credentials for this role. We are a diverse and global group of people which should be applauded. But above and beyond, there are talents within the membership which need to be embraced and put to better use.
I believe in democracy and have openly encouraged other IOC members who feel as I do a passion for sport, respect good governance and have a laser-like focus on innovation, change and reform to stand for IOC President. It is an election, and it is for the IOC Members to choose whom they would like to be their President, but I am pleased they will be able to choose from a wide range of people with skills to offer.
The election is six months away, March 2025 and there is no certainty of outcome. In fact, the strong candidate list makes a successful outcome even more challenging. As you know, I have never shied away from challenges, and it is hard for me to preach about being brave and being focussed on sport and athletes without stepping up and following my own advice and the advice of many people across the sporting landscape.
That said, I wanted to reassure you that I will continue to vigorously carry out all my duties and roles over the next six months and in March, if I am unsuccessful, will carry on with my current portfolio of sport and businesses which I am privileged and proud to hold.
I will release a manifesto in the coming weeks so the voting members are able to understand what I stand for and believe in which the IOC will make public. In the meantime, I have an obligation to share with you these election directives (scroll down the page), which state the rules of how I must run my campaign – a distinctly solitary endeavour – and I would ask that you read them and help me by following them.
Lastly, I want to thank all of you who have encouraged me to apply for this position and sent the many messages of support I have received. I am hugely grateful and trust I can reward your faith in me.
Yours sincerely,
Seb