Hamad Kalkaba Malboum

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Hamad Kalkaba Malboum

January 1, 1951 - May 13, 2026 (Age 75)

Source: Wikipedia public record

He took over the role in 2003, when he replaced Lamine Diack who became President of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

Age75
DiedMay 13, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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He took over the role in 2003, when he replaced Lamine Diack who became President of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Hamad Kalkaba Malboum died on May 13, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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May 13, 2026
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Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, 75, died on May 13, 2026. Hamad Kalkaba Malboum was known publicly as a Cameroonian athletics official and president of the Confederation of African Athletics (since 2003). He took over the role in 2003, when he replaced Lamine Diack who became President of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). Malboum remained in office until his death in 2026. This public record remains centered on Malboum's work as a Cameroonian athletics official and president of the Confederation of African Athletics (since 2003) and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1972
    In 1972, he graduated from the military school in Yaoundé in 1972 a...

    In 1972, he graduated from the military school in Yaoundé in 1972 and became an officer.

  2. 1974
    Throughout his education he was interested in sports and music

    Throughout his education he was interested in sports and music (German label Analog Africa has released a compilation of his songs called "Hamad Kalkaba and The Golden Sounds 1974-1975"), and played handball and athletics.

  3. 2003
    He took over the role in 2003

    He took over the role in 2003, when he replaced Lamine Diack who became President of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

  4. May 13, 2026
    Died

    Hamad Kalkaba Malboum died at age 75.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved May 16, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Hamad Kalkaba MalboumMay 16, 2026
Wikipedia · Hamad Kalkaba Malboum

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