Gardener Takes UK Athletics Presidency

28 Sep 2015 | tshego

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UK Athletics has announced that former sprinter Jason Gardener will become the next president of UK Athletics, taking over from Lynn Davies at its AGM on 4th December.

Gardener, currently a director on the UK Athletics Board, won 100m relay gold at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004.

The 40 year old will relinquish his position on the Board when he becomes president of the governing body of athletics in the UK.

Gardener commented: “I am extremely honoured to be offered this role, but more importantly to follow in the footsteps of Lynn, who has served the sport in exemplary fashion over the years.

“This is an exciting time for our sport as we build towards the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and our own London World Athletics Championships in 2017 and it is essential that the UK Members Council continues to represent the sport’s interests and ensure the accountability of UK Athletics.

“I am incredibly fortunate to have been able to wear the British vest on so many occasions and now to be able to serve athletics in this way – I really am delighted.”

Outgoing president Lynn Davies added: “I am delighted that Jason Gardener will be taking over from me as president of UK Athletics. With his competitive background in the sport as an Olympic champion coupled with his engaging personality and his experience as a Board member of UK Athletics, he possesses all the qualities required to be a successful president.

“On behalf of everyone in our sport I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him all the best in his new role.”

In addition to Gardener’s appointment, Olympic 110m hurdler Lawrence Clarke has also been nominated to become an athlete representative on the UK Members Council.