London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid
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- London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.S1
- The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time after Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 edition, with London missing out.S2S3
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London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid
London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.
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London misses out as Nairobi secures 2029 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time after Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 edition, with London missing out.
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Published Sep 15, 2026
What to know
- London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.S1
- The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time after Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed as host of the 2029 edition, with London missing out.S2S3
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