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Sebastian Coe tells AP his run to be IOC president might not be such a longshot after all

A common observation about Sebastian Coe’s lifetime of going against the grain is that it makes him more of a thorn in the side of the International Olympic Committee than an ideal candidate to become its next president

The Independent UK

IOC Sets Date For Presidential Election Meeting

Get insights into the upcoming IOC presidential election meeting and the potential historic election of the first female president, Kirsty Coventry. Stay i...

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Lord Coe among seven candidates shortlisted in race to become new IOC president

World Athletics president is vying to succeed Thomas Bach, who will not seek a third IOC term

Evening Standard

‘Laser-like focus’: Coe makes pitch for IOC presidency against tough field

The 67-year-old will have to face off against several tough challengers, with the deciding vote to be held at the 143rd IOC session in March 2025

The Guardian - UK

David Lappartient confirmed as candidate for presidency of IOC

UCI president joins Sebastian Coe as one of seven candidates to replace Thomas Bach in March 2025

Cycling News

Lord Coe confirms bid to be next IOC president as seven candidates confirmed

Coe is the current president of World Athletics and will hope to succeed Thomas Bach

The Independent UK

Sebastian Coe faces a fight to become IOC president – but write him off at your peril

Despite his record running London 2012 and World Athletics, the Olympian cannot count on winning the popularity contest

The Guardian - UK

Future of Olympics in doubt as climate change drives up temperatures

The soaring impact of climate change could turn the Olympics into a test of endurance not just for athletes but for organisers of future summer Games, who may find it less and less feasible to host them.

Radio France Internationale

Susan Egelstaff: Bach still hoping to have the last word in IOC power battle with Coe

There are few things pettier than two older privileged men behaving increasingly passively aggressively towards each other in the pursuit of…

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The Guardian - UK

You know what nobody has ever said? ‘I wish that event went on a bit longer!’

After a painfully long Olympics closing ceremony, I’ve come to the realisation that everything – from the opera to Meat Loaf to this column – goes on far too long, says Adrian Chiles

The Times of India

India awaits verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification at Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The sports community in India anxiously awaited the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics gold medal match in the women's 50kg freestyle event.

Evening Standard

Olympics 2024: Sebastian Coe hints at bid for IOC presidency

Thomas Bach will step down from role in June 2025

International Business Times

France Bids Reluctant Farewell To Dazzling Paris Olympics

France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an "enchanted" fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth.

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Al Jazeera

Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways

As the Paris Olympics ends with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look at some of the key moments.

International Business Times

Seine-sational! Paris Bids Triumphant 'Au Revoir' To Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said the Paris Games had been "sport at its best."

Radio France Internationale

Food and drinks for thought as Olympics show heads out of Paris to Los Angeles

On an unprepossessing street corner in the 10th arrondissement in Paris, the 2024 Olympics came to an end via a giant TV screen for around 30 people inside Le Mondial brasserie and 20 others listening and occasionally looking in from the chairs outside. Some 10 kilometres to the north in…

Al Jazeera

Curtain closes on Paris 2024 as Olympic flame passes to Los Angeles

The US and China ended the games with 40 gold medals each, but the US topped the table because it had more silvers.

The Times of India

Paris Olympics conclude with spectacular closing ceremony, Los Angeles takes over as next host

NEW DELHI: The awe-inspiring Stade de France transformed into a grand concert hall, celebrating the conclusion of the Paris Olympics with a spectacular closing ceremony. The event showcased a mesmerizing display of artistry, passing the baton to Los Angeles for the next Olympic Games.

Evening Standard

Olympics closing ceremony: Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish all feature in star-studded Paris finale

Dr Dre and the Red Hot Chili Peppers also take the stage as attention turns to the Los Angeles Games in 2028

The Guardian - UK

Final show of colour as Paris passes Olympic flame to Los Angeles

The closing ceremony had the feel of a victory lap from the start in the most beautiful and cloudless of Games

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