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Olympics-Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates

More than 400 Olympians from nearly 90 countries called for the new International Olympic Committee president to prioritize climate action following wildfires in Los Angeles, host of the 2028 Olympics.
The letter, signed by 65 Olympic champions, states, 'For the incoming President, we ask that... Care of our planet... Be above all others.'
Sailor Hannah Mills stated, 'The terrible LA wildfires couldn’t have been clearer: the time is now to set a course for a safe, bright future.'
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe welcomed the Olympians' call and expressed a desire to meet with them to share ideas on climate initiatives.

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