Olympics Mourns Sir Craig Reedie, Architect of London 2012 and WADA Chief

Sir Craig Reedie was a towering figure in global sport and died at age 84.

“- Published Sir Craig Reedie, the former chair of the British Olympic Association (BOA) and president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada), has died at the age of 84”

BBC

He served as chair of the British Olympic Association and was the third president of WADA.

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He was widely credited as a key figure in bringing the Games to London.

Lord Sebastian Coe described Reedie as the epitome of a gentleman.

BOA chair Katherine Grainger said he always fought hard for Olympic sport and clean sport.

Reedie began as an international badminton player before transitioning to administration.

He led the successful campaign to include badminton in the Olympic programme in 1992.

Jamaica Observer

As WADA president, he presided over the exposure of Russia's state-sponsored doping programme.

His tenure at WADA was marked by both criticism and significant developments.

Reedie's legacy was not without controversy.

He was widely criticized for WADA's 2018 decision to lift a suspension on Russian athletes.

He had recommended a total ban on Russia in 2016, a position rejected by the IOC.

His death prompted widespread praise for his integrity and dedication.

Tributes poured in from across the world of sport.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry called him a steadfast guardian of integrity.

Team GB

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe reflected on Reedie as a mentor.

Reedie had been awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire.