Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
World Athletics highlights the importance of athletes selecting their Athletes’ Representative carefully, as this choice can affect their career prospects, finances, and brand. Detailed rules and regulations for representation are available to athletes.
For marketing and advertising, athletes may display up to three personal sponsor logos on their competition kits, including sports manufacturers. These logos must appear consistently on both upper and lower body apparel. Specific guidance on logo size and placement is provided to maximize kit branding. Different regulations may apply for World Athletics Championships, where national kits are required.
Competitors must use only approved shoe models, which differ by discipline. The list of approved shoes is available online, and athletes should check their intended competition footwear against this list. Shoe control at competitions may involve photographic or physical inspection, and athletes are advised to keep their shoes after the event.
Athletes are subject to doping control testing, which may involve urine or blood samples. They must avoid prohibited substances as defined annually by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Athletes should check all medications and supplements against the current list, using resources such as Global DRO. Therapeutic Use Exemptions must be obtained in advance if prohibited medications are needed.
The Athletics Integrity Unit encourages the reporting of any breaches related to the integrity of athletics.