Athletics: Sir Craig Reedie’s WADA job
BRITON Sir Craig Reedie is set to become president of the world anti-doping association (WADA) after being nominated by the International Olympic Committee.
Reedie, 72, an IOC vice-president and former chairman of the British Olympic Committee, is set to succeed Australian John Fahey in November.
He said: “Having been part of the organisation for 14 years I have a lot of regard for what WADA has achieved and I look forward to being able to help them in the future.”
WADA has to officially accept the nomination but will do so without any other candidate coming forward.
Reedie saw off a challenge from Ed Moses, the former 400m hurdles champion and head of the US anti-doping agency, to be put forward.
The decision was taken at an IOC executive board meeting in Moscow yesterday.