Concluding a global search that began in January, World Athletics has appointed Laurent Boquillet to fill the new position of head of global development. He will assume the role on July 1.

Mr Boquillet has spent his entire career in athletics, most recently as CEO of the European Athletics Championships Paris 2020. He was a professional triathlete between 1984-1990, which included being crowned European Champion in 1986. World Athletics said he has managed elite athletes and their development programmes and has experience in event organisation and management for a number of national, regional and international meetings.

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