Stadium warning for Hammers owners

Stadium warning for Hammers owners

Published Feb. 11, 2010 3:10 p.m. ET

London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe was quizzed by international athletics' president Lamine Diack at the IOC session in Vancouver over whether the stadium would be for football or athletics after the Olympics - West Ham's owners David Gold and David Sullivan having expressed an interest in taking it over. Coe was unequivocal in his response, saying: "This will primarily be a track and field facility - but we have also made it clear we would explore other sports sharing the stadium. "Track and field will be its primary purpose, but it is sensible to look at other options for income streams and community use. "The Olympic Park Legacy Company are drawing up plans to look at possible options and the ultimate decision on the future of the £450million stadium will be theirs. "It's non-negotiable that this is a track and field facility and the president of the IAAF knows that."

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