World Athletics Championships to be Held in Kenya's Capital Nairobi for the First Time
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa.
Kenya's capital Nairobi has been officially announced as the host for the first-ever African edition in the history of the World Athletics Championships, representing a historic milestone for the event.
A Historic First in Africa
Kenya's capital Nairobi was announced as the host of the 2029 championships, bringing the event to the African continent for the first time in its history.
Kenya's Athletics Legacy
Having long been a superpower in distance running, Kenya ranks second behind the United States in the all-time world medal standings.
High Altitude and Expectation of Records
Nairobi will be the highest-altitude host in the history of world athletics championships, and it is noted that the thinner air could pave the way for records for runners.
Munich is the Destination for 2031
Germany's city of Munich was selected to host the 2031 championships after a twenty-two-year break.