World Athletics

https://www.worldathletics.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-athletics/

World Athletics, a privately owned organization headquartered in Monaco, is the international governing body for track and field and running events. Founded in 1912, it employs approximately 400 people. In 2023, the organization reported revenues of around $50 million. Its primary activity is the organization and oversight of spectator sports competitions.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1912

Headcount

399

Headquarters

Monaco

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

World Athletics implemented gene testing for female athletes at the world championships, with president Sebastian Coe reporting 100% compliance and declaring the testing a permanent fixture. The testing focused on the SRY gene. On September 11, 2024, World Athletics announced a 10.5% year-on-year revenue increase, totaling $59.8 million for the 2024 financial year. Separately, the 15th Amman Marathon, held on September 16, 2025, received international road race certification from World Athletics and AIMS. The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo concluded on September 20, 2025.

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World Athletics offers 18 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. World Athletics's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, athletics and multi-discipline sports and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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World Athletics's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split World Athletics's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is athletics. For full access to World Athletics's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Dec

10th

2025

11:20

B2B Tag

Beijing Benchmarks International High Standards, Carefully Prepares for the 2027 World Athletics Championships

[Translated] On December 10th, a 19-member inspection team from World Athletics arrived at the National Stadium to begin a 3-day on-site inspection of the preliminary planning for the Beijing 2027 World Athletics Championships. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on core areas such as competition organization and venue facilities.

Beijing Time

Dec

9th

2025

07:37

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Dominica to receive world class Track and Field facility under ‘Aim Beyond’ project

Dominica has been officially selected as a beneficiary of the ‘World Athletics Aim Beyond’ initiative that aims to construct the World Athletics Class-1 synthetic track and field facility. Dominica Athletics Association (DAA) marked this collaboration as a historic moment for Dominica’s Athletics.

News Invasion 24

Dec

8th

2025

12:39

B2B Tag

World out of stadium athlete of the year Maria Perez – in her words

“A huge thank you to World Athletics and everyone who voted for this award. Winning four consecutive gold medals at the World Championships is no easy feat, so I also want to thank my team here today, especially my coach, because without them, none of this would be possible.

World Athletics

Dec

8th

2025

09:38

Events, B2B Tag

Two races, one final – the future of indoor 400m racing

World Athletics' decision to turn the world indoor 400m final into two separate heats has caused debate with Femke Bol among those raising eyebrows at the decision.

Athletics Weekly

Dec

7th

2025

07:10

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Jepkosgei runs world-leading course record to win Valencia Marathon

Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei set a world lead of 2:14:00 to move to fourth on the world all-time list at the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso – a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label event – on Sunday (7).

World Athletics

Dec

7th

2025

05:58

B2B Tag

Lyles returns, Wightman and Fisher in 2000m clash in Boston

Noah Lyles will return to Boston to race at his eighth New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, while Jake Wightman will take on Grant Fisher in a 2000m clash during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting on 24 January.

World Athletics

Dec

5th

2025

16:52

B2B Tag

World Athletics announces major Olympic relay rule change

As the World Athletics Council met for the final time of 2026, the sport’s global governing body announced a major change to how relay teams will be managed at future World Championships and Olympic Games. Beginning Jan.

Canadian Running Magazine

Dec

5th

2025

07:45

B2B Tag

World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

World Athletics has ditched a reform to the long jump that would have replaced the traditional board behind which jumps must be made. The concept of a new long jump 'takeoff zone' whereby the distance of the jump would be measured using cameras from where the foot left the ground in a 40-centimetre zone had been met with widespread criticism from athletes.

eNCA

Dec

4th

2025

18:30

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World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

World Athletics has ditched a reform to the long jump that would have replaced the traditional board behind which jumps must be made. The concept of a new long jump ‘takeoff zone’ whereby the distance of the jump would be measured using cameras from where the foot left the ground in a 40-centimetre zone had been met with widespread criticism from athletes.

Times of Malta

Dec

4th

2025

18:30

B2B Tag

World Athletics ditches long jump take-off zone reform

The concept of a new long jump 'takeoff zone' whereby the distance of the jump would be measured using cameras from where the foot left the ground in a 40-centimetre zone had been met with widespread criticism from athletes.

France 24

Dec

4th

2025

02:34

B2B Tag

World Athletics to Conduct Genetic Testing at Diamond League, etc. in 2026

[Translated] World Athletics announced on the 3rd that the genetic testing introduced for female athletes participating in women's events, starting with the World Championships in Tokyo in September, will also be conducted at the Diamond League and the newly established "Ultimate Championship" next year.

Nikkei

Dec

3rd

2025

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

World Athletics to Include Genetic Testing for Diamond League and Other Events Next Year / Track and Field

[Translated] On December 3, World Athletics announced that the genetic testing introduced for female athletes participating in the World Championships in Tokyo in September will also be implemented in the Diamond League and the newly established "Ultimate Championship" next year.

Sankei Sports

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World Athletics sells broadcasting rights of its 15 marathon and athletics competitions to 134 companies globally, covering 6 countries. World Athletics's rights holders include YouTube, Telefonica and Warner Bros. Discovery. World Athletics currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including marathon and athletics.

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