CLEAN : Athletics: the revolution according to Sebastian Coe

The transcript discusses the importance of the 54 federations in athletics and the IAAF's role in supporting African athletics through new competitions and sponsorships. It highlights the ambition to host the World Athletics Championships in Africa and emphasizes the need to adapt the sport to remain relevant to young people, focusing on entertainment and engagement.

What is the role of the IAAF in supporting African federations according to the speaker?

• To provide financial aid

• To create new competitions and formats

• To build new stadiums

• To train athletes

What is the speaker's ambition regarding the World Athletics Championships?

• To shorten its duration

• To host it in Europe

• To see it held in Africa

• To increase the number of events

Why does the speaker believe it's important to have discussions about event formats like the Diamond League?

• To reduce costs

• To make events more exciting

• To ensure relevance and engagement

• To increase ticket sales

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for athletics to remain relevant to young people?

• Focusing solely on elite athletes

• Increasing the number of competitions

• Competing for attention in the entertainment industry

• Preserving traditional sports

How does the speaker describe the nature of athletics?

• As a business-oriented sport

• As a purely physical activity

• As a philosophically based sport with diverse disciplines

• As a single sport