1. Athletes perspective of World Rankings
Iakovakis Periklis, GRE
Chair, EA Athletes Committee

2. IAAF WORLD RANKINGS WORLD RANKING TABLES
-Performance Scores (result + place)
-World Rankings is not a new idea
-EA had a WG for World Rankings
-Connected with Global Calendar

3. IAAF WORLD RANKINGS ?

4. Qualification system for WC & OG
IAAF WORLD RANKINGS
Qualification system for WC & OG
This change is important for athletes
Athletes will have to adapt
IAAF and AREAS must work together with all stakeholders
EA have to lead in the “adjustment” of new system

5. Qualification for WC & OG
“OLD” SYSTEM
1.Free Quotas
2. Wild Cards
3. Entry standards

6. Qualification for WC & OG
“OLD” SYSTEM
1.Free Quotas
2. Wild Cards
3. Entry standards
“NEW” SYSTEM
1.Free Quotas
2. Wild Cards
3. Entry standards & Rankings

7. Qualification for WC & OG
“OLD” SYSTEM
1.Free Quotas
2. Wild Cards
3. Entry standards
“NEW” SYSTEM
1.Free Quotas
2. Wild Cards
3. Entry standards & Rankings

8. Qualification for WC & OG
Entry standards for exceptional performances (1 Nov 2018)
Athletes qualified through World Rankings as at 6 Sept 2019
For 10000m, Marathon, RaceWalks, Relays & Combined Events longer period from 7 Mar 2018 to 6 Sept 2019
For all other events from 7 Sept 2018 to 6 Sept 2019 (52 weeks)
Area Champs results will always count towards World Ranking tables

9. Qualification for WC & OG
FINALISTS ATHLETES
ATHLETES COMPETING IN MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Elite Athletes
ATHLETES NOT COMPETING IN MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Medium level Athletes
Entry level Athletes

10. Qualification for WC & OG
-Entry standards
-Wild cards
-Access to top level meetings
-Focus major Champs
Elite Athletes
Medium level Athletes
Entry level Athletes

11. Qualification for WC & OG
-Limited access to top level meetings
-Focus on qualification
-No points for 9th to 16th place in Top Competitions
-Same category of competition but not same level of opponents
-Europe has higher level of competitions
-Entry standards
-Wild cards
-Access to top level meetings
-Focus major Champs
Elite Athletes
Medium level Athletes
Entry level Athletes

12. Qualification for WC & OG Changes and Potential issues
Changes of training methods—> adaptations for more competitions
Preparation for major Competitions—> selection is close to deadline
Competition planning & performance strategy—> Qualification Vs Champs
Double events—> Hard task (need good results)
Importance of access in good competitions/meetings
U23 & Medium/Entry level athletes will need extra help for long-term development

13. IAAF WORLD RANKINGS Next steps 1/2
Athletes, Coaches and MFs will have to adapt quickly
IAAF and AREAS must secure and monitor a fair and transparent system with access to competition opportunities
EA have to lead and assist the “adjustment” process of new system
All stakeholders must help with comments and proposal on an ongoing basis
Extra attention to U23 & Medium/Entry level athletes competitions

14. IAAF WORLD RANKINGS Next steps 2/2
Find balance in the categorization of the various levels of competitions
We must work together with meeting organisers and athletes representatives for a new European one-day meetings system
MFs must create good level competitions/cups/matches
Whether European Athletics will follow this qualification system for Major European Competitions in near future?

15. Thank you
Iakovakis Periklis, GRE
Chair, EA Athletes Committee