German athletics stars hope for Munich home worlds in 2029
German athletics stars hope that the country will host the world championships in 2029 or 2031 in Munich to give them an opportunity to perform in front of a home crowd. "Munich 2029 would, of course, be a dream.
German athletes eagerly anticipate the possibility of hosting the World Athletics Championships in Munich by either 2029 or 2031. This prospect, championed by stars Leo Neugebauer and Niklas Kaul, would provide an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talents before a passionate home crowd. Neugebauer, a two-time European decathlon champion, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Munich 2029 would, of course, be a dream."
Kaul, who won the European championship in 2022, echoed similar sentiments, adding, "Returning to the Olympic Stadium where I became European champion would be just outstanding."
Munich's bid for the 2029 event faces competition from London and Nairobi, with the latter city hoping to hold Africa's first World Championships. World Athletics is set to announce the 2029 host city in September. Germany previously hosted the championships in Stuttgart (1993) and Berlin (2009), where Usain Bolt set the current 100 and 200 meters world records.
Local athletics star Gina Lückenkemper, who secured two sprint golds at the 2022 European Championships in Munich, has been a vocal advocate for the bid, vowing to contribute to the effort if Munich is selected.
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