World Athletics

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World Athletics, a privately owned organization headquartered in Monaco, is the international governing body for track and field and running events. Founded in 1912, it employs approximately 400 people. In 2023, the organization reported revenues of around $50 million. Its primary activity is the organization and oversight of spectator sports competitions.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1912

Headcount

399

Headquarters

Monaco

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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World Athletics implemented gene testing for female athletes at the world championships, with president Sebastian Coe reporting 100% compliance and declaring the testing a permanent fixture. The testing focused on the SRY gene. On September 11, 2024, World Athletics announced a 10.5% year-on-year revenue increase, totaling $59.8 million for the 2024 financial year. Separately, the 15th Amman Marathon, held on September 16, 2025, received international road race certification from World Athletics and AIMS. The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo concluded on September 20, 2025.

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World Athletics offers 18 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. World Athletics's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and athletics and multi-discipline sports.

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World Athletics's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split World Athletics's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is athletics. For full access to World Athletics's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jan

20th

2026

12:39

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Annual Revenue of $4 Billion: The Most Profitable Association After FIFA is Born

[Translated] The economic report card of $586 million in 2025 truly reflects the successful commercial blitzkrieg that World Athletics has completed under the leadership of Sebastian Coe.

36Kr

Jan

13th

2026

18:30

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World Athletics seek road, cross country hosts

The governing body announced last week the opening of the bidding processes to stage the 2028 and 2029 World Championships in the two disciplines contested outside the stadium, with the period for submitting documentation open until 3 April.

Inside The Games

Jan

11th

2026

09:25

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Ngetich reveals Chebet’s challenge that inspired historic world cross country triumph

World 10km record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich has revealed the powerful message she received from Beatrice Chebet before storming to victory at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee.Ngetich produced a commanding performance on Saturday, 10 January, securing Kenya's tenth successive senior women's title.

Mozzart Sport Kenya

Jan

11th

2026

06:03

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Kenya dominates Tallahassee 2026 as rising stars, Agnes Ngetich lead historic World Cross Country charge

Kenya once again stamped its authority on the global stage with a commanding performance at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, delivering historic results across multiple races. The standout performance of the championships came in the under-20 men’s 8km race, where Kenya produced a rare and emphatic clean sweep of the podium.

The Eastleigh Voice

Jan

11th

2026

00:56

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Almgren and Jepchirchir victorious in Valencia

Sweden’s Andreas Almgren and Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir claimed impressive victories at the 10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun, a World Athletics Label road race, held in near perfect conditions on Sunday (11). In the men’s race, world 10,000m bronze medallist Almgren won in 26:45 to take eight seconds off his own European record, set when winning here last year.

World Athletics

Jan

11th

2026

00:27

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Aga and Wolde retain Xiamen Marathon titles

Ruti Aga and Dawit Wolde successfully defended their titles at the Xiamen Marathon – the first World Athletics Platinum Label road race of the year – leading Ethiopian sweeps of both podiums on Sunday (11). Aga crossed the line in 2:22:45, finishing comfortably ahead of compatriots Meseret Abebayehu (2:25:15) and Fikrte Wereta (2:25:31).

World Athletics

Jan

10th

2026

07:22

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History repeats as Kiplimo wins senior men's gold from Aregawi in Tallahassee

For the third edition in a row, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo won the senior men’s title ahead of Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 on Saturday. In so doing, Kiplimo confirmed his status as one of the great distance runners of his generation as the Ugandan proved untouchable when it mattered most, opening up a staggering 18 seconds on his fellow medallists on the final lap alone.

World Athletics

Jan

10th

2026

04:37

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Hull anchors Australia to mixed relay gold in Tallahassee, ending Kenya’s reign

Australia’s decision to field a full-strength team for the mixed relay paid off handsomely at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 as they powered to a convincing victory in the first discipline on Saturday (10).

World Athletics

Jan

7th

2026

08:33

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World Athletics 800m Indoor Rule Change

World Athletics has introduced a significant rule change for the indoor 800m event by moving the break point to provide athletes with more space and a safer racing environment. Details of the Rule Change New Breakpoint Location: The new breakpoint will be located around the entrance to the home straight, approximately 165 meters after the start.

Athletics Ireland

Jan

6th

2026

08:01

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World Athletics

Jan

5th

2026

07:06

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World Athletics Cross Country: Prize Money Details Revealed as Tallahassee Hosts Global Stars

The World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2026 will bring elite global runners to Tallahassee with major races, a demanding course, and significant prize money at stake. Florida is gearing up to welcome the globe's elite distance runners for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships (WXC) in Tallahassee on January 10, 2026.

Pulse Sports Kenya

Jan

1st

2026

06:17

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10 things to look forward to in 2026

With seven global competitions taking place this year, there are plenty of things to get excited about in 2026. Here are just 10 of the many things to look forward to in the coming months. World Athletics Ultimate Championship The year 2026 introduces a new pinnacle moment on the global calendar.

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World Athletics sells broadcasting rights of its 15 athletics and marathon competitions to 134 companies globally, covering 8 countries. World Athletics's rights holders include Telefonica, YouTube and Warner Bros. Discovery. World Athletics currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including marathon and athletics.

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