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GENEVA — IOC presidential candidate Sebastian Coe says the impact of climate change on the global sports calendar will be a priority issue if he wins the election next week. Coe says if he's successful "that is very high in my in-tray." He's one of seven International Olympic Committee members standing in the election next Thursday in Greece. The two-time Olympic gold medalist runner says he stands "full square" with the 400 Olympic athletes who on Friday urged the candidates to treat climate change as a priority. There's a broad consensus among IOC candidates to be flexible scheduling future Summer Games.
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FILE - Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sebastian Coe speaks during a press conference following a presentation before their fellow IOC members in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Jan 30, 2025 - Fabrice Coffrini/Pool Photo via AP
