# Athletics: World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says taking the World Championships to Africa for the first time in 2029 will be historic, as hosts Nairobi presented a compelling and emotional bid. Kenya is the second-most successful nation in the championships’ history and finished second in Tokyo last year with eleven medals, including seven gold. Coe says Nairobi’s bid combined strong operational planning and financial guarantees, with a renovated Kasarani Stadium:
Athletics: Coe says Nairobi hosting the 2029 World Championships represents a landmark moment [SOUND]
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