More than 400 Olympians from nearly 90 countries around the world have joined in a call for the winner of next week's International Olympic Committee presidential election to make climate their top priority. The signatories to an open letter calling for IOC action on climate change range from Australia's most…

Over 400 athletes urge new IOC president to take bold climate action, cut carbon emissions, and promote sustainability in sports.

More than 350 Olympians from 85 nations—including 57 Olympic champions and over 100 flag bearers—have united to pressure the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to elevate climate action as its “number one priority” ahead of next week’s presidential election. The unprecedented appeal, signed by athletes across 50 sports, warns that climate-driven…