Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner, Olympic and World Champion
Ramsay-Peaty has failed to reach the 50m breaststroke semi-finals in Paris, clocking 27.34 seconds after a shaky start. The 31-year-old, world-record holder, has described the performance as not good enough and is refocusing with his coach on a revised start technique ahead of Los Angeles 2028.
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.
World Athletics’ Ultimate Championship is running Budapest’s three-day event with a $10m prize pot and a winner’s share of $150,000, aiming to give track and field a new, spectator-friendly format. Top athletes from around the world are competing; the event seeks to sustain interest between Olympics and Worlds.
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.