World Athletics: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	International Association of Athletics Federations • International Amateur Athletic Federation • IAAF
Areas Of Involvement	athletics
Related People	Sebastian Coe

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Usain Bolt in Jamaica, 2002

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 17: Usain Bolt runs at the World Athletics Championships on August 17, 2013 in Moscow

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