The IAAF Hall of Fame was established by the International Association of Athletics Federations (since 2019: World Athletics) in 2012. It is intended to honor individuals who have made valuable contributions in the sport of athletics both internationally and in their home countries that match certain criteria.

The inaugural class, composed of 24 individuals, was introduced in November 2012.

Criteria The minimum criteria for an athlete to qualify for membership of the Hall of Fame are: Athletes must have won at least two gold medals at the Summer Olympics or World Championships in Athletics, Athletes must have set at least one World record, Athletes must have been retired for at least 10 years at the time of election to the IAAF Hall of Fame. These criteria may be extended in 2013 to allow athletes whose achievements had an extraordinary impact on the sport to be considered as well.

Members These are the 48 members as of 21 November 2014. Athlete Nation Speciality Date of induction Notes High jump 13 November 2012 Long-distance running 8 March 2012 Sprint / Pole vault 25 June 2012 Middle-distance running Sprint 8 March 2012 Sprint, javelin, high jump 6 June 2012 / Race walk 15 October 2012 Sprint 6 June 2012 Multi events 8 March 2012 400 m, 800 m 11 June 2012 Long-distance running 8 March 2012 Long-distance running 2 July 2012 High jump 13 November 2012 Sprint, Long Jump 8 March 2012 400 m hurdles Long-distance running Multi events 6 June 2012 Discus throw 8 March 2012 Sprint, Long Jump Middle-distance running 3 September 2012 Triple jump 8 March 2012 Sprint 17 May 2012 Long-distance running 8 March 2012 100 m, 110 m hurdles 16 November 2013 Sprint Long-distance running / Shot put Middle-distance running Shot put Sprint / Triple jump / Hammer throw Décathlon Marathon / High jump 21 November 2014 Glenn Davis Sprint, 400m Hurdles / Long jump, Sprint Middle-distance running Sprint Race walk / Javelin Decathlon Sprint Sprint, 80m hurdles Middle and Long-distance running Pole vault

See also World Athlete of the Year

References

External links IAAF Hall of Fame