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"Run For Africa Relay Marathon, Challenge to Haile!"
9 May 2008 - The Japanese "TICAD Civil Society Forum" which supports African Development has begun a collaboration with the IAAF which will see proceeds from a special road running event in Yokohama, Japan, on 24 May 2008, divided equally between the IAAF’s three Regional Development Centres in Africa.
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Tuvalu becomes 213th IAAF Member Federation
7 May 2008 - Monte-Carlo – The IAAF is pleased to announce that Tuvalu has joined the IAAF, bringing the total membership to a record 213.
With continent's legends gathered, African Athletics Hall of Fame launched in Addis Ababa
30 April 2008 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - An array of distinguished African athletics talent, the like of which had never been gathered in one place before, assembled Tuesday to launch a hall of fame...
Renowned historian Ian Buchanan passes away
IAAF World Lists 2007- now available
6 April 2008 - Monte-Carlo - The IAAF World Lists 2007 (Indoor, Outdoor, Junior, Youth - updated as at 10/02/2008) statistics book is available for purchase from IAAF HQ.
IAAF condemns bombing of marathon in Sri Lanka
6 April 2008 – The IAAF is saddened to receive the tragic news of the bomb blast today at the start of a marathon in Sri Lanka which among others killed a government minister, a former Olympian and a national coach.
IAAF Council visits 2012 Olympic Park
3 April 2008 - London, UK - Following the two days of their spring meeting the IAAF Council concluded their three days in the British capital with a visit to the construction site of the London 2012 Olympic Park.
The Tower of London displays its riches – IAAF Council, London
2 April 2008 - London, UK – The Organising Committee of the 2012 London Olympics and the IAAF Member Federation of GBR & NI hosted the IAAF Council at a sumptuous banquet last night in The Tower of London, with a private viewing o...
World Half Marathon Champs awarded to Birmingham – World Athletics Final to Thessaloniki - Council Meeting Day 2
2 April 2008 - London, UK - The IAAF has selected venues for two future World Athletics Series competitions at the end of its two day meeting in London today.
IAAF and UKA launch innovative SPIKES magazine
2 April 2008 - London, UK - The IAAF is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new athletics magazine and website in conjunction with UK Athletics. The magazine named ‘SPIKES’ will be launched in July and will appeal to athl...
