Sport Resolutions

Vonn incident raises questions surrounding athlete autonomy

Following American athlete Lindsey Vonn’s horrific crash during the women’s downhill event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics where she broke her leg, questions have arisen surrounding athlete autonomy as Vonn decided to compete after suffering another injury just over a week prior

How to Manage Athlete Selection

On 13 March 2026, Sport Resolutions will be hosting an event on athlete selection which will focus on the elements required for an effective selection process, and cover guidance on how to achieve and deliver a fair process, as well as considerations in drafting an athlete selection policy and running a selection appeal procedure

World Athletics v Mr Benard Kibet Koech

A decision in the case of World Athletics against Mr Benard Kibet Koech has been issued by the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal

Mediation in Sports Disputes: A Global Perspective and Future Outlook

Sport Resolutions panel member Muiris Lyons reflects on new practitioner-led research into mediation in international sport, exploring why this highly effective process - with settlement rates of around 80% - remains underused, and how earlier, more consistent adoption could strengthen sports dispute resolution alongside arbitration.

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