Athletics

World Athletics Championships at 40: Has the sport reached a crossroads?

Seb Coe is bullish about the future, despite the lingering question as to why some of world’s best athletes are not in Budapest

Ireland’s Sophie Becker and Sharlene Mawdsley who run in the Mixed 4x400m relay. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ireland’s Sophie Becker and Sharlene Mawdsley who run in the Mixed 4x400m relay. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho
Ian O'Riordan
Sat Aug 19 2023 - 06:00 • 7 MIN READ

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics