The 2017 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Athletics Championship takes off today. This year’s event marks the 16th edition of the sporting event and will take place between 4th and 13th August 2017 at the London Olympic Stadium.
This year’s championship is remarkable as it marks the last competitive appearances of two great athletes: Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Mo Farah of Great Britain.
In total, thirty-two field and track events, which includes the half-marathon and the marathon races that are road events.
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