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IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
Timothy Mottram
his month, London will be home to the World Over 600,000 tickets have been sold and this figure
TChampionship of Athletics. From the 5th to the 13th, keeps rising. Organisers expect the stadiums to be
London will be filled with spectators and competitors, packed, but it is the unique urban landscape of London
all jostling for a view or striving for a medal. that will be best milked for its iconic power.
These championships will be expertly run and are The marathon starts on Tower Bridge, scene to a
intended to showcase not only the height of athletic recent act of terror, and will continue past many of the
prowess but also the skill of the British organisers. most famous landmarks of this singular city. The awards
There will be goodbyes, records, controversy and some ceremony will be held at the Tower of London, not far
innovations, but all concerned are confident that these from the starting position. The race is sure to engage its
will be the greatest championships so far. international audience.
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