Ståhl was rated in the IAAF final ranking on Athletes of the Year

The vote rests on three legs: IAAF's advisory body, athletics expertise and fans who voted on social media.

The IAAF does not provide any percentages or other justifications. The winner will be announced at the IAAF gala in Monaco on November 23.

All eleven originals won the World Cup gold in their respective branches - except Eliud Kipchoge who became the first to run for two hours in the marathon, a time that was not officially approved as the race was too straightforward. .50.