Coe

/ kəʊ /

noun

Sebastian , Baron. born 1956, English middle-distance runner, Conservative politician, and sports administrator: winner of the 1500 metres in the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games; held records at 800m, 1000m, 1500m, and a mile: member of parliament (1992–97), chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games of 2012

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Mr. Coe, a food historian, is writing a history of American bread.

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“The mile still has a universal cachet,” Coe said.

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IOC presidential candidate Seb Coe also said he would explore a total ban on transgender female athletes competing in women’s events at the Games.

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“We need to find a way to ensure Trans and DSD athletes feel included and are able to participate,” Coe said in a written statement.

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As first reported in Deadline, the claimants, represented by law firm Edwin Coe, have filed a High Court complaint against Avalon, citing copyright and design right concerns.