Nairobi Triumphs as Host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships, Leaving London Behind
The upcoming World Athletics Championships will make history by moving to the African continent for the first time, with Nairobi, Kenya, officially selected to stage the 2029 edition. This decision means that London, which had also put forward a strong proposal, will not be the host city. Kenya, renowned worldwide for its dominance in distance running, has never before organized an event of such …
Sept. 15, 2026, 11:30 a.m.