Frankie Fredericks Namibia’s greatest ever athlete has unexpectedly quit as President of Athletics Namibia, intending to spend quality time with his family in Germany.
The 46 year old is a high profiled member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) serving as head of the athletes commission until last year and being a member of the London 2012 coordination commission.
With an unbeaten record of four Olympics silver medals, Fredericks has become the Jewel of Namibia and has successfully carved out a carrier in sports administration having previously been among the world’s top sprinters.
Fredericks finished second in both the 100 and 200 metres at the Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996 Olympics and also won four medals in the World Championships including gold in the 200 m Stuttgart in 1993.
He is married to a German wife and has two children aged 7 and 10 living in Berlin
“I believe my departure will not affect progress of Athletics Namibia, they have capable leaders in the current structures and I can only predict a great future for Athletic Namibia, “said Fredericks. He also added that there is nothing sinister about his decision.
Fredericks was first elected in 2009 and re – elected last year. Despite his resignation as President of Athletics Namibia his position as a member of the ruling council of International Association of Athletics Federations (AAF) remains unchanged.
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