Seb Coe
@sebcoe
Double Olympic Gold Medallist | President, World Athletics | IOC member | Former Chairman, London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Sad to hear that Maeve Kyle, Ireland’s first female Olympian in track and field, has passed away. She was a friend. My favourite Maeve story was track side in Florence in 1981 when I handed her my Casio watch and asked her if she could call my lap time out to me as the…
Huge congratulations to @Iwanrunner @RogerBlack400 @Ricco400 @jamiebaulch and Mark Hylton on their gold medal today - a very special moment in front of a home crowd! @WorldAthletics @Diamond_League
What a day, in a place that has felt like a second home! Some incredible performances on the field, brilliant sell out crowd, many friendly faces and even an impromptu bit of magic thanks to @jasonisaacs0 @Diamond_League @WorldAthletics @Mo_Farah @campbellclaret @ColinJackson…
4,043 freshly minted graduates and over 13,000 family and friends joined me this week in cerebrating @lborouniversity Summer Graduation Ceremonies - always such a special week and many many congratulations to our new graduates - I wish you all the best and I look forward to…
It’s 20 years since we narrowly crossed the line to win the bid to host the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. One of the great legacies was how our Paralympians ‘lifted the cloud of limitation’ and they continue to do so. This week, among our honorands were…
Another busy day of graduations at @lborouniversity - but I still managed to find 15 minutes to visit a place I know incredibly well and means a lot to me personally- the athletics track. I had a wonderful chat reliving my time as a student with our own India Oates - who…
Grateful for my time with @BillieJeanKing @Mo_Farah @amanpour @ilanakloss at women’s @Wimbledon final. #wimbledon 🎾
You can take me out of F1 but you can’t take F1 out of athletics. Great to spend time with @OscarPiastri and local hero @Charles_Leclerc watching a stellar line up and a number of World Leading performances. @MeetingHerculis never fails to impress. Congratulations to all the…
I’m delighted that I’ve been asked to be the chair designate of the proposed Old Trafford Mayoral Development Corporation. Throughout my career, I’ve seen the difference that sports-led regeneration can make in fostering strong communities and acting as a catalyst for economic…
We’re proud to welcome Lord Sebastian Coe as chair designate of the proposed Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation. Read the full story: ow.ly/7Jj650WncEi
Thank you Britain for believing in the vision and getting behind the bid and then the @London2012 Games. I said in the closing ceremony “There are some famous words that, when you read them, you know mean high quality, mean skill, mean creativity. We’ve stamped those words on…
Twenty years - we kept our end of the bargain... read more here linkedin.com/pulse/twenty-y…
Looking back 20 years with pride, gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the millions of people across the UK who made @London2012 the greatest Games ever. youtu.be/G5oAuiladao?si…
Today, July 6, marks the 20th anniversary of #London2012 being awarded the @Olympics at the @iocmedia Session in Singapore. I have spoken exclusively to @sebcoe about that day for my latest @ObserverUK article observer.co.uk/news/sport/art…
Ed English moderated a discussion with athletes Sir Andrew Strauss, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Ruud Gullit, where they spoke about the parallels between technology and sports and how lessons in leadership, resilience and performance apply beyond the field. #CognizantDiscovery2025
A jewel in Britain’s manufacturing crown since 1945.🚜 @JCBmachines Global Board Meeting today was a great insight into the complex global environment many multinational organisations are navigating as we discussed the business opportunities and challenges of JCB businesses…
Fully support this strong position, it is essential for the future of women’s sport. @WorldAthletics has offered its advice and experience based on over 15 years of detailed science, research and actions in protecting female sport.
New IOC president Kirsty Coventry says its members have shown "overwhelming support" to protecting the female category in sport, & that it must "play a leading role" in discussions on gender eligibility. bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics…
A great effort and an even greater commitment to challenging the frontiers... Thankyou Faith @Kipyegon_Faith #Breaking4 #daretotry
Chasing history, creating legacy 💜 Still the fastest mile run by a woman in history, @Kipyegon_Faith gives everything in her quest to break the 4️⃣ minute mile and stops the clock at 4:06.42. Thank you, Faith, for making us dream. Maybe not today, but soon…😤
Always good to witness history being made - The tenth President of the IOC - the first woman and the first from Africa. Many congratulations Kirsty
IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry on unity within the Olympic Movement: “Our Movement, each and every single one of you, is that spiderweb. It’s complex, it’s beautiful, and it’s strong. But it only works if we work together, and if we remain united.”