Nairobi beats London to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

UPDATE - follow-up to London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host: London has missed out to Nairobi in the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. This decision marks the first time an African city will host the event. The choice was confirmed at a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Nairobi had presented a compelling and emotional bid. Meanwhile, the 2031 event will be held in Munich, and the London Stadium previously hosted the championships in 2017.