World Athletics
| Name | World Athletics |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WA |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Recognized by the IOC | 1912 |
| Disciplines | Athletics |
| Sports | Athletics |
Description
Formerly IAAF from 1912-2019, originally standing for International Amateur Athletic Federation (1912-2001), and then later as International Association of Athletic Federations (2001-2019).
Presidents
| Tenure | Name | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912—1946 | Sigfrid Edström |  SWE |
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| 1946—1976 | David, Lord Burghley |  GBR |
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| 1976—1981 | Adje Paulen |  NED |
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| 1981—1999 | Primo Nebiolo |  ITA |
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| 1999—2015 | Lamine Diack |  SEN |
|
| 2015— | Seb Coe | GBR |