WORLD RECORDS IN MIXED RACES

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That this House expresses deep concern that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from next year will only officially recognise world records from same sex races; welcomes the decision that Paula Radcliffe's recorded time in the London Marathon in 2003 will remain classified as a world record; however believes that going forward the new rule will nonetheless undermine the achievements of many sports people; urges the IAAF to recognise the level of popular opposition to the new rule as demonstrated by the history stands campaign on Twitter; and calls on them to reverse the ruling.