Former sprinter Jason Gardener has been officially named as the new president of UK Athletics.

The 40-year-old, who won Olympic gold for Great Britain in the 4x100m relay at Athens 2004, will replace Lynn Davies on December 4.

"I am extremely honoured to be offered this role, but more importantly to follow in the footsteps of Lynn, who has served the sport in exemplary fashion over the years," Gardener said in a statement.

"This is an exciting time for our sport as we build towards the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and our own London World Athletics Championships in 2017 and it is essential that the UK Members Council continues to represent the sport's interests and ensure the accountability of UK Athletics.

"I am incredibly fortunate to have been able to wear the British vest on so many occasions and now to be able to serve athletics in this way. I really am delighted."

Gardener will step down as a director on the UK Athletics board when he takes on his new role.