UK Athletics Limited and the body’s former head of sport have been charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.
The athlete died after a metal cage fell on him at Newham Leisure Centre in July 2011.
The Crown Prosecution Service said UK Athletics Ltd has been charged with corporate manslaughter and a Health and Safety at Work Act offence.
Davies, 77, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence.
United Arab Emirates athlete Mr Hayayei, 36, died after being struck by a metal pole in the incident, while he was training ahead of the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London.
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active and both UK Athletics Ltd and Davies have the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Para athlete Abdullah Hayayei died when a metal cage landed on himGetty Images – Getty
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