When was Lamine Diack born?

Lamine Diack was born on 7 June 1933 in Dakar.

What positions has Lamine Diack held?

Positions held by Lamine Diack include: World Athletics President (1999–2015); vice president (1988–1993); chairperson (1985–2002); vice president (1979–1999); mayor (1978–1980).

Where did Lamine Diack study?

Lamine Diack was educated at Ecole nationale des impôts.

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Lamine Diack

Senegalese sports manager (1933–2021)

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Lamine Diack was a Senegalese businessman, sports administrator, and athlete. He was president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from 1999 to 2015. He was the subject of numerous investigations into corruption during his tenure as president. He was also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1999 to 2013, then an honorary member from 2014 to 2015, and the chairman of the National Water Company "Société Nationale des Eaux" of Senegal (SONES) from 1995 to 2001. He had been under house arrest since November 2015, and his trial in France started in June 2020. On 16 September 2020, Diack, his son Papa Massata Diack, the head of the IAAF anti-doping department Gabriel Dolle, and other persons were given prison sentences for their part in a coverup of doping in Russia.

Quick facts

Born: 7 June 1933 wd
Place of birth: Dakar wd
Died: 3 December 2021 wd
Place of death: Dakar wd
Citizenship: Senegal wd
Occupation: politician, athletics competitor, sports executive, association football coach, functionary wd
Education: Ecole nationale des impôts wd

Positions held wd

World Athletics President (1999–2015)
vice president (1988–1993)
chairperson (1985–2002)
vice president (1979–1999)
mayor (1978–1980)
Member of the National Assembly of Senegal (1978–1993)
chairperson (1973–2003)
chairperson

Awards wd

Commander of the National Order of the Lion
Order of Bernardo O'Higgins
Silver Olympic Order (1990)
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Equatorial Star
Order of the Rising Sun
Order of recognition (2005)
Order of Friendship
Commander of the Order of Good Hope
Officer's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit
Bislett medal (2005)
Order of Merit, 1st class
honorary doctor of the Beijing Sport University (2006)

Questions

When was Lamine Diack born?: Lamine Diack was born on 7 June 1933 in Dakar.
What positions has Lamine Diack held?: Positions held by Lamine Diack include: World Athletics President (1999–2015); vice president (1988–1993); chairperson (1985–2002); vice president (1979–1999); mayor (1978–1980).
Where did Lamine Diack study?: Lamine Diack was educated at Ecole nationale des impôts.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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