Sir Craig Reedie Dies at 84

Sir Craig Reedie, a prominent figure in Olympic administration and the fight against doping in sports, has died at the age of 84, World Athletics announced on Monday.

Reedie, a Scotsman knighted in 2006, began his career as an international badminton player representing Great Britain in the 1960s. He later transitioned to sports governance, where he held influential positions that shaped global athletics. He served as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency from 2013 to 2019, chaired the British Olympic Association for over a decade starting in 1992, and acted as vice president of the International Olympic Committee from 2012 to 2016. Elected as an IOC member in 1994, he became an honorary member in 2021.

His contributions extended to key milestones in Olympic history. Reedie led the campaign that secured badminton's inclusion in the Olympic program for the 1992 Barcelona Games. He also played a pivotal role in London's successful bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, serving on the organizing committee and providing strategic guidance that helped overcome initial skepticism about the city's chances.

During his tenure at the World Anti-Doping Agency, Reedie navigated one of the...