He will not be able to vote, but he still wanted to express his point of view. Armand Duplantis, superstar of athletics, has endorsed Sebastian Coe in the race for the position of IOC president. The world record holder in pole vault, two-time Olympic champion, believes that the president of World Athletics has all the necessary qualities. « Sebastian Coe experienced the sacrifices and challenges needed to become an Olympic champion.He is one of us., the Swede emphasizes on Instagram. He organized spectacular Olympic Games in London, who inspired me early in my career. He successfully and skillfully led the number one Olympic sport through turbulent and difficult times.Seb Coe has shown the world that he is the ideal person to become the next IOC President." This is a strong endorsement for the Briton, who has affirmed his desire to keep athletes at the heart of the Olympic movement, while developing the organization's economic model.
— Published March 12, 2025