Nairobi, Kenya, will be the first African host of the World Track and Field Championships Kenyan capital beat off competition from London, Munich and Rome. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Nairobi, Kenya, will be the first African host of the World Track and Field ChampionshipsS1

• Kenyan capital beat off competition from London, Munich and Rome.S2

• Kenyan capital to host Africa's first Athletics Worlds, beating bids from London, Munich and Rome.S3