Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner, world champion across track and cross country
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.
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren has won the men’s New York City Marathon on his debut, finishing in 2:06:01 after a late surge to beat Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa by 13 seconds. Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui defends the women’s title in 2:24:36, edging out USA’s Jessica McClain. Marcel Hug wins the men’s wheelchair race as Catherine Debrunner takes the women’s title.