Sebastian Coe has his eyes on Nairobi. The World Athletics president says hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Kenya's capital will leave what he calls a "legacy of experience and expertise" for the continent.
It is a significant moment for African athletics, with Nairobi set to become the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships. The event brings together the best track and field athletes on the planet, and having it land on African soil carries weight far beyond the medals and finish lines.
Coe's framing around legacy points to something longer than a two-week competition. The hope is that staging a championship of this scale in Nairobi builds local knowledge, infrastructure, and capacity that stays on the continent long after the closing ceremony.
With 2029 still a few years out, the work of turning that vision into reality is only just beginning. Whether Nairobi can deliver on that promise is the story worth watching.
Originally published by BBC Africa.