Nairobi Wins Bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships, London Overlooked
The upcoming World Athletics Championships will make history by moving to the African continent for the first time, as Nairobi, Kenya, has been officially selected to host the 2029 edition. This decision means that London, which had also submitted a strong proposal, will not be the venue for the event. Kenya, renowned worldwide for its dominance in distance running, has never before staged a comp…
Sept. 15, 2026, 11:30 a.m.