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London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host
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First seen15 Sept, 09:39London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host
London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.
BBC
Follow-up15 Sept, 10:37Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics says.
Al Jazeera
Follow-up15 Sept, 17:03How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
BBC
Latest4h agoKenya: First World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa
For the first time, the World Athletics Championships will be held on the African continent, with Kenya set to host the event in 2029. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid as "convincing and moving". Our Nairobi correspondent Bastien Renouil has the details.
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