Iñaki Gomez (CAN) was elected Chair of the Athletes' Commission by Commission members and confirmed by Council today.

Gomez, who succeeds Rozle Prezelj, represented Canada at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow where he finished eighth in the 20km race walk, an event in which he also holds the national record.

"It's a great opportunity to be here and contribute to the IAAF" said Gomez.

“My role is to lead a very strong commission of athletes - both active, and some retired and align our vision and goals with what the organisation already has in place.”

Gomez retired from competition in March of last year and currently works as a securities lawyer in Vancouver.

Congratulations from Marcia dal Mondo.

Walker's profile of Inaki Gomez: click here