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September 15, 2026
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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Nairobi has been selected as the host for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African country to host the biennial global event after beating strong bids from London and Rome...

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Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time an African nation will stage the prestigious global event.

  • Nairobi beat strong bids from London and Rome to secure hosting rights.
  • The decision was made by the World Athletics Council during their 242nd meeting in Budapest.
  • Kenya has prior experience hosting major athletics events, including the World U18 Championships in 2017 and the World U20 Championships in 2021.

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