World Athletics

World Athletics is the international governing body for track and field athletics, encompassing events like running, jumping, and throwing. It establishes rules, sanctions competitions, and works to develop the sport globally. World Athletics is in the news due to ongoing debates surrounding eligibility criteria for female athletes with differences in sex development (DSD), highlighted by Caster Semenya's criticism of the IOC's gender testing policies. These policies, and World Athletics' own regulations, have faced scrutiny for potentially discriminating against women. Separately, the organization recognizes and validates world records, such as Jacob Kiplimo's recent half-marathon record. These events underscore World Athletics' role in both regulating athletic competition and navigating complex ethical and social issues within the sport.