Athletics

Athletics news: African distance running, sprints and championship results.

London submits final bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

A joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events, and the Great Run Company has formally lodged a bid to host the 2029 championships.

Frankline Kibet secured Kenya's first gold medal at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, leading a Kenyan one-two finish in the 5,000m event.