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 event.

Kenya has long been a superpower in distance running and is second on the all-time worlds medal table behind only the United States. The championships return to Germany in 2031 after a 22-year wait, with Munich hosting.

“Taking our championships to…