Tennis player Marcus Daniell has been nominated by the New Zealand Olympic Committee to stand for the International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission.
The 34-year-old is one of 30 athletes standing for election to four available spots on the Commission, which works to ensure that athletes' viewpoints remain at the heart of decisions made by the Olympic movement.
Daniell is a two-time Olympian, having competed at the Rio 2016 Games, as well as the Tokyo Games where he won bronze in the men’s doubles tennis, alongside teammate Michael Venus. He narrowly missed qualification for Paris 2024.
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He won five career ATP doubles titles and reached the quarterfinals at Grand Slams on three occasions.
He is also an advocate for social good, establishing High Impact Athletes which connects athletes with the most impactful charities around the world.
“I’m really passionate about turning the sporting sector into a force for good,” said Daniell.
“This role would be a real opportunity to help the Olympic mission of building a better world
through sport.”
Daniell says he has a particular interest in ethics and sustainability, and would love to grow that focus within the Commission.
“Studying ethics has been a passion of mine since high school, and sustainability and the legacy we leave behind us are two important facets of an ethical life.”
Daniell was nominated for the position following a thorough candidature identification process run by the NZOC Athletes’ Commission.
Commission Chair, Sarah Cowley Ross says Daniell was the standout candidate.
“Marcus is a passionate athlete advocate and has a clear vision for how sport can make more of a difference in the world,” said Cowley Ross.
“He is the ideal candidate for the IOC Athletes’ Commission, and we wish him all the best
on this campaign.
The IOC Athletes’ Commission election will be held during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. All 10,500 athletes competing in the Games will be eligible to vote.