Athletics: Cram Out of the Running
Steve Cram became the latest high profile name to rule himself out of the top job at UK Athletics.
UK Athletics' search for a high-profile figure to be its new chair suffered another blow last night when Steve Cram, the former 1500 metres world record holder, ruled himself out.
He had been tipped for the job after Sebastian Coe said he did not have enough time due to his role as the London 2012 chairman. "I'm very flattered to be linked with this position but it's not for me," said Cram.
"I am chairman of the English Institute for Sport and I have a job commentating for the BBC. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to be chairman of UK Athletics."
Jonathan Edwards, the world triple jump record holder, is also understood not to be interested in the post.
He had been tipped for the job after Sebastian Coe said he did not have enough time due to his role as the London 2012 chairman. "I'm very flattered to be linked with this position but it's not for me," said Cram.
"I am chairman of the English Institute for Sport and I have a job commentating for the BBC. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to be chairman of UK Athletics."
Jonathan Edwards, the world triple jump record holder, is also understood not to be interested in the post.
Use the feedback form below to submit your comments.
Use the form below to email this article to your friends.
- Mears Defies Derby in Transfer Window Escape to Marseille
- A Happy Ending in Sight for the Millers' Tale
- Zabaleta Rejects Juventus in Favour of Move to 'paradise'
- Burnham Sets Out Sport Plans in Run-up to 2012 Olympics
- Calderón Feels the Heat After Summer of Market Failure
- Erratic Zenit Can Rise to Super Cup Challenge
- Manchester City Target Zabaleta Cleared for Move By Espanyol
- Arsenal Ready to Back Wenger With Record £30m for Signing
- Capello Loses Hargreaves After Gerrard 'shock'
- Arsenal Ready to Back Wenger With Record £30m for Signing