Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner, three-time Olympic 1500m champion
Athletes at the Ultimate Championship have secured $150,000 first prizes, reshaping how track and field rewards performance. Competitors across sprints, distance and field events have delivered standout results amidst a star-studded field.
Keely Hodgkinson wins the Athlos 800m in London wearing a Nike-designed full-body speed suit, a move blending fashion and science. The event, London’s debut for Athlos, features top women’s track stars, a $1.05m prize pot, and a push to reinvent athletics’ appeal beyond major championships.
Nairobi has become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships, with Munich set to stage the 2031 edition. The decision follows a World Athletics council meeting in Budapest, highlighting Africa’s emergence in the sport and the continued growth of global championships.
World Athletics has awarded Nairobi the 2029 World Championships, marking Africa’s first hosting of the event. Munich will stage 2031, while London and Rome miss out. Kenya touts upgrades to Kasarani Stadium and infrastructure as a historic milestone for African sport.