Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies, aged 24
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, and his coach Gervais Hakizimana die in a road accident in their home country of Kenya.
Feb 12, 00:00
British Triathlon introduces 'Open Category' for transgender athletes
British Triathlon announces the introduction of a new 'Open Category' for male, transgender and non-binary athletes, which will come into effect from January.
Jul 6, 12:44
Three bids for Chelsea confirmed as deadline passes
Nick Candy, the Ricketts Family and a consortium led by Sebastian Coe and Martin Broughton are among those to submit bids for Chelsea as Friday's deadline passes.
Mar 18, 22:53
Sebastian Coe 'joins consortium looking to buy Chelsea'
Lord Sebastian Coe joins a consortium headed by former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton who are looking to buy Chelsea, according to a report.
Mar 17, 09:57
Sebastian Coe seeks voice treatment after alert from radio listener
Lord Coe was being interviewed on BBC Radio 4 just before Christmas.
Feb 25, 10:28
On This Day: Sebastian Coe claims 1500m gold in Moscow
The champion would successfully defend his title in Los Angeles four years later.
Aug 1, 08:32
Picture of the day: City of Manchester Stadium first opened
Manchester City took over the venue in 2003 on a 250-year lease.
Jul 8, 08:43
Sebastian Coe re-elected as IAAF president
Lord Coe has been IAAF president since 2015.
Sep 25, 13:10
Caster Semenya to run final race ahead of new testosterone rules
IAAF president Sebastian Coe has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport's verdict.
May 2, 16:24
Lord Coe cleared by IAAF probe
The board accepted Lord Coe's evidence that he had no extensive knowledge of the Liliya Shobukhova case.
Apr 11, 11:23
Sebastian Coe 'cannot guarantee' drug-free World Athletics Championships
Lord Sebastian Coe claims that certain athletes "will always seek to cheat", but believes that it is now a lot easier to spot those who benefit from doping.
Jul 23, 12:59
CAS upholds Russian athlete ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds the IAAF's decision to ban Russian track and field athletes from competing at the Rio Olympics.
Jul 21, 10:42
Adidas 'to end IAAF sponsorship four years early following doping allegations'
Adidas reportedly intends to terminate its sponsorship deal with the IAAF four years early in the wake of the doping crisis.
Jan 25, 10:35
WADA chairman Dick Pound: 'Sebastian Coe best man to clean up IAAF'
WADA chairman Dick Pound says that he cannot think of anyone better that IAAF president Lord Sebastian Coe to clean up the organisation.
Jan 14, 14:43
WADA report: Corruption "embedded" within IAAF
An independent commission WADA report claims that the IAAF "could not have been unaware of the extent of doping in athletics".
Jan 14, 14:05
IAAF president Sebastian Coe welcomes lifetime bans to three senior officials
IAAF president Sebastian Coe welcomes the ethics commission's decision to give lifetime bans to three senior officials over allegations of doping cover-ups.
Jan 7, 13:58
Lord Coe defends 2021 World Athletics Championships decision
Lord Sebastian Coe once again refutes claims that the 2021 World Athletics Championships was awarded to Eugene purely because of Nike's links with the American city.
Dec 10, 17:16
IAAF president Sebastian Coe: 'I'll fix anti-doping failures'
IAAF president Sebastian Coe insists that he can "fix" the doping issues in athletics as he is quizzed by the Culture, Media and Sport select committee.
Dec 2, 17:58
IAAF clears British long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe of doping allegations
The IAAF clears Paula Radcliffe of doping allegations and denies claims that it failed to follow up hundreds of suspicious blood tests.
Nov 27, 13:52
Lord Sebastian Coe refutes Eugene lobbying claims
IAAF president Lord Sebastian Coe refutes allegations claiming that he lobbied predecessor Lamine Diack over the hosting of the 2021 World Championships.
Nov 26, 20:31
Lord Sebastian Coe steps down from Nike ambassadorial role
Lord Sebastian Coe announces that he is to step down from his ambassadorial role with Nike.
Nov 26, 17:59
IOC chief Thomas Bach expects Russia to be at Rio 2016 despite doping scandal
IOC president Thomas Bach expects Russia to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, despite allegations of widespread doping and cover-ups.
Nov 11, 08:57
IOC suspends former IAAF president Lamine Diack as honorary member
The International Olympic Committee suspends former IAAF president Lamine Diack as an honorary member amid accusations of bribery.
Nov 10, 17:15
Mara Yamauchi: 'Doping findings in Russian athletics is good for the sport'
British long-distance runner Mara Yamauchi says that the doping scandal in Russia will end up being "good for the sport".
Nov 9, 17:58
International Olympic Committee 'shocked, saddened' by Russian doping scandal
The IOC says that it is 'shocked and saddened' by a WADA independent commission's report detailing widespread doping and cover-ups in Russian athletics.
Nov 9, 17:39
IAAF president Sebastian Coe 'alarmed' by Russia doping scandal
IAAF president Sebastian Coe says that the findings in WADA's independent commission of doping and cover-ups in Russian athletics is "alarming".
Nov 9, 17:08
WADA commission calls for Russia ban due to widespread doping allegations
A World Anti-Doping Agency independent commission calls for Russia to be banned from athletic competition amid allegations of widespread doping and cover-ups.
Nov 9, 16:30
Sebastian Coe: 'Athletics faces long road to redemption'
Lord Sebastian Coe admits that the latest corruption allegations surrounding the IAAF have left a dark cloud hanging over the athletics governing body.
Nov 8, 10:19
Sebastian Coe hails "spectacular" Mo Farah
Sebastian Coe hails the success of Mo Farah after his 5,000m and 10,000m gold medals at the World Athletics Championships.
Aug 31, 13:36
British 800m runner Jenny Meadows: 'Doping crisis is demoralising'
British 800m runner Jenny Meadows says that the recent doping allegations in athletics have left her feeling 'demoralised'.
Aug 19, 09:17
IAAF president Sebastian Coe: 'I'll maintain zero tolerance to doping'
New IAAF president Lord Sebastian Coe vows to maintain the body's strong stance against drug cheats.
Aug 19, 07:52
Paula Radcliffe: 'Athletics in good hands under Lord Sebastian Coe'
Paula Radcliffe believes that the future of athletics is in "good hands" after Lord Sebastian Coe was elected IAAF president.
Aug 19, 06:28
Lord Sebastian Coe "humbled" after being elected IAAF president
Lord Sebastian Coe says that he is "delighted and humbled" to have been elected the new IAAF president.
Aug 19, 06:15
Mo Farah: 'Lord Sebastian Coe can change athletics'
Mo Farah says that Lord Sebastian Coe will "change athletics" if he becomes IAAF president on Wednesday.
Aug 18, 06:35
Lord Sebastian Coe boosted in race to gain IAAF presidency
Lord Sebastian Coe emerges as favourite to become IAAF president after gaining the backing of 12 European countries.
Jul 30, 16:14
Interview: Team GB 800m runner Kyle Langford
Sports Mole looks ahead to a big year in athletics with Team GB's 800m runner Kyle Langford.
Jul 16, 12:03
Lord Sebastian Coe, Sergei Bubka compete for IAAF presidency
The International Association of Athletics Federations announces that Lord Coe and Sergei Bubka have put themselves forward to become the new president of the governing body.
May 29, 16:41
Fabian Roncero claims Mo Farah's European half-marathon record shouldn't stand
Spain's Fabian Roncero believes that Mo Farah's new European half-marathon record should not stand because he was born in Somalia.
Mar 24, 09:40
The BOA seal partnership with supermarket Aldi for Rio 2016
The British Olympic Association announce that supermarket chain Aldi has become one of its partners for Rio 2016.
Mar 20, 08:57
Lord Sebastian Coe: 'Heptathlon rivalry is exciting for sport'
Lord Sebastian Coe admits that he is excited to witness the rivalry between British heptathlon trio Jessica Ennis-Hill, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Morgan Lake.
Mar 18, 13:27
