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World Athletics president Lord Coe says he will give “serious thought” to running for the role of president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Thomas Bach, the current president, announced on Saturday that he would stand down in 2025 following 12 years in the role. Like Bach, Coe is into his third presidential term in charge of World Athletics after running unopposed to continue the role in 2023. “Look, I’ve always made it clear that if the opportunity arose I would obviously give it serious thought,” said 67-year-old Coe. “The opportunity has arisen and clearly I need to think about that.”…