World Athletics

https://www.worldathletics.org
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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

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

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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

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

Dec

3rd

2025

00:56

B2B Tag

World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26

The 46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, FL, on January 10th, 2026. Tallahassee will be the third time the United States has hosted the World Athletics Cross Country Championships and the first since 1992, when held in Boston, MA.

USA Track & Field

Dec

1st

2025

07:36

Events, B2B Tag

Track and field development in China helps drive global athletics: World Athletics president

Monaco-China/Track and Field Monte Carlo, Monaco - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. City view, boats, coastline 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sebastian Coe, president, World Athletics (ending with shot 3): "It's a very important player because not only do you have a large population and probably one of the largest percentages of your population that enjoy running.

Cctvplus

Nov

30th

2025

07:57

B2B Tag

Kosgei sets Chinese all-comers’ record of 2:16:36 at Shanghai Marathon

Former world record-holder Brigid Kosgei produced the fastest time ever recorded in China at the Shanghai Marathon, clocking 2:16:36 at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday (30). The 31-year-old ran the third-fastest time of her career to win by more than two minutes from fellow Kenyan Irine Cheptai, who clocked 2:18:51.

World Athletics

Nov

28th

2025

12:03

B2B Tag

Course records under threat in Shanghai

Former world record-holder Brigid Kosgei and course record-holder Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba are part of the stellar line-up for the Shanghai Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – on Sunday (30). Kosgei, who held the world record at 2:14:04 between 2019 and 2023, will be contesting her third marathon of the year.

World Athletics

Nov

23rd

2025

13:00

B2B Tag

Battocletti wins on fourth try, Kipsang pips Kwizera in Atapuerca

Italy’s Nadia Battocletti won the Cross Internacional de Atapuerca on her fourth attempt, while Kenya’s Mathew Kipsang pipped Rodrigue Kwizera to victory at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event on Sunday (23). Kazakhstan’s defending champion Daisy Jepkemei took charge of the pacing duties right from the start of the women’s 6.82km race and she led a five-strong group, followed by Battocletti, Kenya’s Sheila Jebet, Great Britain’s Megan Keith and Spain’s Majida Maayouf.

World Athletics

Nov

17th

2025

12:50

Awards and Recognitions, CT_Monitor Company

Finalists announced for Fair Play Award

World Athletics is pleased to announce the three finalists for the International Fair Play Award, celebrated as part of the World Athletics Awards 2025. Earlier this year, the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP), in partnership with World Athletics, invited fans across the world to nominate moments that epitomise fair play with a view to recognising one standout athlete or moment.

World Athletics

Nov

10th

2025

10:30

CT_Monitor Company

World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 unveils official medal design

The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 (WXC Tallahassee 26) is proud to unveil the official medal design for the highly anticipated event, taking place in just two months, on 10 January 2026. A bold and symbolic creation designed by Florida State University Athletics Hall of Famer and 2008 US Olympian Rafeeq Curry, the design brings together local culture, natural beauty and the enduring spirit of athletic performance.

World Athletics

Nov

8th

2025

13:50

CT_Monitor Company

Kipsang and Chepkirui secure Kenyan double in Cardiff

World 5000m finalist Mathew Kipsang kicked to victory at the Cardiff Cross Challenge, while 17-year-old compatriot Cynthia Chepkirui made it a Kenyan double at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event at Llandaff Fields on Saturday (8).

World Athletics

Nov

6th

2025

13:02

CT_Monitor Company

Vacancy: International Relations and Development internship

World Athletics is looking for an intern to join the International Relations and Development department. The internship will involve supporting the International Relations and Development department in project-based tasks (research and consultation) and providing support to the department’s teams as needed, as well as providing direct support to the Director in administrative day-to-day activities (diary, administrative tasks, travel, etc).

World Athletics

Nov

4th

2025

00:36

CT_Monitor Company

Malaga Marathon. Málaga

The streets of Malaga (Andalusia), in the heart of the Costa del Sol, host this race that is increasingly attracting more international participation. The route crosses the city and passes by some of its main monuments, through part of its historic centre and along the seafront of Malaga. It has been held since 2010 and is recognised as part of the official calendar of World Athletics, the world athletics body.

Spain

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

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