IOC Election Rules Create Hurdles for Sebastian Coe's Presidential Bid

Clarified rules from the IOC's ethics commission could complicate the candidacies of several potential presidential hopefuls, including World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe.

• The IOC's ethics commission has issued a letter detailing election rules that may affect the candidacies of Sebastian Coe and others.
• Candidates must be IOC members on election day and throughout their entire term, posing a challenge for Coe, whose IOC membership is tied to his World Athletics presidency ending in 2027.
• The age limit for IOC membership is 70, with a possible four-year extension, which could impact Coe and other candidates like Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr.
• The letter also highlights a potential conflict of interest between holding two presidential roles, which could be resolved by a subsequent vote for a change of membership status.
• The new IOC president will be elected in March 2025 and take over in June, with the official list of candidates to be announced on September 16.

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