IAAF Official Quits Over Corruption Claims

Four-time Olympic silver medallist Frankie Fredericks has stepped down from his prominent role with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), after charges of corruption.

Fredericks, who is also a member of the International Olympic Committee, has stepped down from a taskforce guiding Russia in its bid for reacceptance to international competition.

The IOC is currently investigating allegations that Fredericks accepted a payment prior to voting for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2016; a process won by Rio de Janeiro.

Despite denying the claims, Fredericks has stepped down from his taskforce role, to be replaced by Rozle Prezelj.

“I have decided to step aside from the taskforce so that the integrity of its work is not questioned due to the allegations made against me in Le Monde,” said 49-year-old Fredericks.

“It is important that the taskforce’s mission is seen as free and fair with no outside influence.”