London 2017 World Athletics Championships Managing Director Bolton Steps Down

The organising committee for the London 2017 World Athletics Championships has been rocked by a third resignation in under a week after managing director Sally Bolton became the latest member to step down.

Last week two board members, the deputy chair, Heather Hancock, and audit committee chair, Martin Stewart, also stood down amid reports of differences between the board and the London 2017 chairman, Ed Warner, who is also chairman of UK Athletics.

In a statement, Bolton didn’t reveal the reasons for her resignation. She was with the organisation since 2014.

“I’m incredibly proud of the work that has been completed in achieving the early milestones that lay the foundations for the event’s success,” Bolton said.

“I wish the team well in what is going to be an exciting 18 months, and I look forward to seeing some amazing sport take place at next year’s championships.”

Ed Warner added: “Sally has successfully laid the foundations for what will be the best ever World Championships next year and we wish her well for the future.”

The flagship event of the crisis-stricken International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will be staged in London for the first time. 

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