Nairobi Chosen Over London to Host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
The upcoming World Athletics Championships will make history by moving to the African continent for the first time, as Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, has been officially selected to host the 2029 edition. This decision means that London, which had also submitted a strong bid, will not be the venue for the event.
Kenya is renowned worldwide for its dominance in distance running, producing le…
Sept. 15, 2026, 11:30 a.m.