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Also Known As Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe of Ranmore
Born September 29, 1956 (age 70) • London • England
Title / Office House of Commons (1992-1997), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Conservative Party
Awards And Honors Olympic Games

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Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, smiling and wearing a dark suit with an open-collared shirt, with a blurred purple background.
Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram, and Steve Ovett run at the front of the pack during the men's 1500 meter final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, wearing white track uniforms.
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