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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

London and Rome were the cities to miss out, with Munich awarded hosting rights in 2031

Kenya is celebrating after becoming the first African country to be chosen to host the World Athletics Championships. Nairobi beat off competition from London and Rome to hold the 2029 tournament. We speak to our Africa sports correspondent and get reactions from athletics fans.

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Presenter: Luke Jones

(Photo: Julius Yego of Kenya competes in the final of men's javelin throw of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, 13 September 2026. Credit: BOGLARKA BODNAR/EPA/Shutterstock)

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