London preparing bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029

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2025-04-27
London (PA Media/dpa) - London is preparing a bid to bring the World Athletics Championships back to the capital in 2029, organisers have announced. Athletic Ventures - the joint organisation between UK Athletics (UKA), the Great Run Company and London Marathon Events - has completed a feasibility study ahead of submitting a formal expression of interest to World Athletics in September. The bid is contingent on securing £45 million ($60 million)......
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