Seb Coe also promises he will introduce “clear-cut” policy to protect female sport if elected president of IOC.

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Sebastian Coe "soft-launched" his bid to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, saying it was a role he feels he has been building towards his whole life and that the organisation is ready for change.