(ATR) Brian Cookson is the new president of UCI, the International Cycling Union. He defeated incumbent President Pat McQuaid.
The election took place at the UCI Congress in Florence, Italy. The vote was 24-18.
Cookson outlined his first priorities saying pledging to "make anti-doping procedures in cycling fully independent, sit together with key stakeholders in the sport and work with WADA to ensure a swift investigation into cycling’s doping culture."
He added: "It is by doing these things that we will build a firm platform to restore the reputation of our International Federation with sponsors, broadcasters, funding partners, host cities and the International Olympic Committee. Ultimately this is how we grow our sport worldwide and get more riders and fans drawn into cycling."
McQuaid was an IOC member by virtue of being UCI President, but he will now lose his position.
Written by Ed Hula III.
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