Tag: IAAF
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Getty continues to provide visual legacy of the IAAF World
Moscow – Russia, August 7, 2013: Think of any iconic picture at the IAAF World Championships and there is an extremely good chance a Getty Images photographer will have been responsible for capturing that moment. From Mike Powell’s epic Long Jump victory over Carl Lewis in Tokyo 1991 to Usain Bolt’s jaw-dropping sprint achievements in…
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IAAF’s partnership with adidas set to feature again
Moscow – Russia, August 6, 2013: As an official partner of the IAAF, expect the ‘3-Stripes’ of adidas to be prominent, not only inside the Luzhniki Stadium, but also across the city of Moscow during the duration of the World Championships. The sports clothing giant will be a visible presence through its many and varied…
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TDK and Toyota to support US$100,000 WRP
Moscow – Russia, August 6, 2013: With the 14th edition of the IAAF World Championships in Moscow set to burst out of the blocks on Saturday 10 August for nine days of scintillating competition, the athletes are fine tuning their final preparations for the premier athletics event of the year. A galaxy of stars are…
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Antidoping Q&A explains how the cheats are caught
Moscow – Russia, August 5, 2013: he IAAF World Championships Moscow 2013 will be held in the Russian capital between 10 to 18 August and will witness the most comprehensive anti-doping programme in the history of the 30-year-old event. Below is a brief Q-and-A to explain the far-reaching strategy designed to catch the cheats. Q:…
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IAAF Congress and IAAF World Championships
Monaco – August 02, 2013: The 49th IAAF Congress and 14th edition of the IAAF World Championships are at the core of a packed schedule of events in Moscow, Russia, during the next fortnight. Monday 5 August: IAAF Council Meeting, Radisson Royal Hotel (all day) There will be no formal media briefing. A summary of…
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Launches 1st World Athletics Forum in Moscow
Monaco – July 26, 2013: The International Association of Athletics Federations is delighted to announce that the 1st IAAF World Athletics Forum will be held on the first day of the 49th IAAF Congress in Moscow, Russia. The 1st IAAF World Athletics Forum will be chaired by IAAF President Lamine Diack, and aims to create…
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Sophisticated anti-doping programme planned
Monaco – July 24, 2013: A comprehensive blood testing programme will be organised at the IAAF World Championships, Moscow, Russia, as part of a sophisticated anti-doping programme for the 14th edition of the championships which take place from 10th to 18th August 2013. Two years ago the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) collected blood…
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Moscow 2013 sold out for last weekend
Monaco – July 22, 2013: The IAAF is delighted to announce that ticket sales for the upcoming IAAF World Championships, Moscow, Russia, 10 to 18 August 2013, are accelerating fast with a sold out final weekend and an average of 80.59% sold for the nine days of competition at the Luzhniki Olympic Stadium. IAAF General…
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IAAF / Nestlé Kids’ Athletics in Switzerland
Vevey – Switzerland, July 05, 2013: Seven world-class athletes joined dozens of young children today for an athletics competition held in the grounds of the Nestlé headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, situated on the banks of the picturesque Lake Geneva. It was one of the latest initiatives as part of the partnership between IAAF Kids’ Athletics…