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The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) Grant is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of athletics. Here are some notable recipients of the IAAF Grant:

  1. Usain Bolt (Jamaica): The world's fastest man, Bolt received the IAAF Grant in 2008, which helped him to focus on his training and compete at the highest level.
  2. Haile Gebrselassie (Ethiopia): A two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Gebrselassie received the IAAF Grant in 2001, which supported his training and enabled him to compete in major international events.
  3. Sanya Richards-Ross (USA): A three-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Richards-Ross received the IAAF Grant in 2011, which helped her to continue her successful career in the 400 meters hurdles.
  4. Asafa Powell (Jamaica): A world champion and Olympic medalist, Powell received the IAAF Grant in 2006, which supported his training and enabled him to compete at the highest level.
  5. Allyson Felix (USA): A six-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Felix received the IAAF Grant in 2013, which helped her to continue her successful career in the 200 meters and 400 meters.
  6. Mo Farah (Great Britain): A four-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion, Farah received the IAAF Grant in 2012, which supported his training and enabled him to compete at the highest level in both track and road events.
  7. Genzebe Dibaba (Ethiopia): A world champion and Olympic medalist, Dibaba received the IAAF Grant in 2014, which helped her to continue her successful career in middle-distance and long-distance events.
  8. Wayde van Niekerk (South Africa): A world champion and Olympic gold medalist, van Niekerk received the IAAF Grant in 2016, which supported his training and enabled him to compete at the highest level in the 400 meters.

These are just a few examples of the many talented athletes who have received the IAAF Grant over the years. The grant is awarded annually to athletes who have demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to their sport.