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Nicole Jeffery joins the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) as head of communications from The Australian newspaper.

Jeffery is a highly acclaimed and respected senior sports journalist with more than 25 years' experience in bringing top-level sports news, in both digital and print form, to millions of readers and fans in Australia and around the world. She is replacing Chris Turner who is spearheading the new IAAF Heritage Department.

Having reported on seven Olympic Games, seven Commonwealth Games, as well as a plethora of individual sport championships, Jeffery’s success of connecting elite sportsmen and women with fans around the world will be invaluable to the way the IAAF evolves its communication function from reporting on the sport to engaging athletes and fans and reaching new audiences. Reporting to the xexecutive director of communications, Jeffery will lead the media relations, social media and stakeholder relations teams responsible for driving day-to-day communication and engagement with athletes, fans, media and stakeholders.

The International Association of Athletics Federations is the international governing body for the sport of athletics.