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Nairobi Awarded 2029 World Athletics Championships, Beating London and Others

Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event is held in Africa and signaling a major milestone for global athletics.

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World Athletics council meets in Budapest to decide 2029 host

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Nairobi chosen as first African host of World Athletics Championships

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London and other major cities miss out on 2029 bid

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Munich confirmed as host for 2031 championships

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  1. Nairobi to become the first African host of world athletics championships in 2029
    The42
  2. London misses out on hosting major sport event to Kenya
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  3. London misses out as major sports event to be held in Africa for first time
    Sky News
  4. Nairobi to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
    Al Jazeera
  5. London misses out as Nairobi secures 2029 World Athletics Championships
    Sky Sports