IAAF Hall of Fame

Paavo Nurmi and Emil Zátopek, two Europeans in the Hall of Fame.

The IAAF Hall of Fame was established by the International Association of Athletics Federations (since 2019: World Athletics) in 2012. It is intended to honor individuals who have made valuable contributions in the sport of athletics both internationally and in their home countries that match certain criteria.[1][2][3]

The inaugural class, composed of 24 individuals, was introduced in November 2012.

  1. ^ "IAAF Hall of Fame created – First 12 Members announced". IAAF. March 8, 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. ^ "FROM THE EDITOR — WA's Hall Of Fame Still Stuck In Neutral". Track & Field News. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Owens, Nurmi among first in IAAF Hall of Fame". Reuters. Retrieved 12 August 2024.