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Lead Stories: Sunday, November 23, 2008

IAAF President Praises London 2012 Olympic
Stadium Design

Posted November 12th, 2007 at 11:25 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics

The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has praised the designs of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium.

President of the IAAF Mr Lamine Diack said: ‘The designs for the 2012 Olympic stadium indicate a secure future for the Olympics’ number one sport in the British capital.

‘London’s successful bid for the 2012 Games had legacy at its heart, and in particular, the need to provide sustainable venues and projects, as part of a vision of the city’s future development.

‘In turn, the sport of Athletics, whose rules and heritage owe so much to Great Britain, has been in desperate need for a world class competition facility in London, to showcase the sport in the UK, especially for international events such as the annual IAAF Super Grand Prix.

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