Kenya named host of 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya will host the World Athletics Championships for the first time in 2029.

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The African bid won over with its commitment and emotion, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.

Nairobi becomes the first city on the continent to host the event.

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