Nikon Latest Official Partner for IAAF World Championships in Osaka

Monte Carlo - The IAAF is happy to announce that NIKON CORPORATION will become the latest top-level Official IAAF Partner for the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, to be held in Osaka, Japan from 25 August to 2 September 2007.

Nikon, an iconic international brand in photography, now has exclusive rights for the product category of cameras, digital cameras and selected optical equipment.

As the Official Partner of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Nikon will receive prominent global exposure to over 190 countries worldwide.

With the addition of Nikon to the group of top partners, the number of IAAF Official Partners for Osaka 2007, now stands at 8 major international corporations.

"I am delighted to welcome Nikon to our Family,” said IAAF President Lamine Diack. “With its long history and decisive contribution to the development of photography over many decades, Nikon is a prestigious worldwide brand committed to excellence, and we believe that the IAAF and Nikon have many ideals and goals in common.”