Marcus Daniell Elected to IOC Athletes’ Commission

New Zealand Olympian Marcus Daniell has been elected to the International Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission.

The 34-year-old is one of four athletes today successfully elected to the Commission, which works to ensure that athletes' viewpoints remain at the heart of all decisions made within 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.

“I’m extremely honoured and to have been elected to the IOC Athletes’ Commission by my fellow Olympians,” said Daniell.

“Thank you to all of the candidates I met in Paris for being quality humans and giving each other energy. I’m very much looking forward to working with the IOC and the Athletes’ Commission to make the Olympics even better and harness the power of sport to improve the world.”

Daniell is also known for his work as an advocate for social good, establishing High Impact Athletes, which connects athletes with the most impactful charities around the world.

Daniell was nominated for the position following a thorough candidature identification process run by the NZOC Athletes’ Commission. He was elected for a term of eight years alongside Allyson Felix (USA, Athletics), Kim Bui (GER, Gymnastics) and Jessica Fox (AUS, Canoe).

NZOC President Liz Dawson congratulated Daniell on his election.

“It is fantastic to have New Zealand and our values further represented within such an important sporting body,” said Dawson.

“We congratulate Marcus on his election and look forward to working with him as he champions athletes within the Olympic movement.”

New Zealand Olympian #1101 Sarah Walker has sat on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2016 with her term set to end in 2024. She was last week made an IOC Member and will be part of the governing body responsible for overseeing the Olympic Movement.

All 10,500 athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were eligible to vote in the election. Daniell’s election will see him automatically receive a seat on the NZOC’s Athletes’ Commission.