Nairobi Wins Bid to Host World's Biggest Athletics Event Outside Olympics

This is the first time one of the most prestigious track competitions in the world is being hosted in Africa...

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Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be held on African soil. The decision was announced on September 15, 2026, by World Athletics.

Nairobi beat out bids from London, Rome, and Munich.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praised the compelling propositions from the candidate cities.
Kenya's bid was strengthened by its strong track record in hosting international athletics events, including the 2017 World U18 Championships and 2021 World U20 Championships.

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