Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
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- The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time as Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed Tuesday as host of the 2029 edition of track and field's premier event.S1
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 - Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first African country to stage the global competition.S2
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Nairobi to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time as Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed Tuesday as host of the 2029 edition of track and field's premier…
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History As Nairobi Wins 2029 World Athletics Hosting Bid
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 - Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first Africa…
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Published Sep 15, 2026
What to know
- The World Athletics Championships are heading to Africa for the first time as Kenya's capital Nairobi was confirmed Tuesday as host of the 2029 edition of track and field's premier event.S1
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 - Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first African country to stage the global competition.S2
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