World Athletics announces new championships historically dominated by Kenyans
Kenyan athletes are set to benefit from a major shake-up in global distance running after World Athletics unveiled plans to introduce a standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe move is part of a landmark strategic roadmap aimed at redefining the future of road running, with the marathon, which has long been a centrepiece of the traditional World Championships, set to branch off into its own dedicated global event.Under the new structure, the marathon will still feature at the World Championships in 2027 and 2029. However, from 2030 onwards, it will be removed from the program entirely, with the new World Marathon Championships taking its place as a standalone competition. From 2031, no road running events will be included in the World Championships.Olympic champion Gabby Thomas confirms Kip Keino Classic participationThe newly created championships will be held annually, with men and women competing in alternate years, mirroring ..