Track World Champs

In 1983 Helsinki held the inaugural World Championships, and since then the IAAF has had countries host this prestigious Championships, second only to the Olympic Games.

Originally the Championships were held once every 4 years, however since the 1990’s, they have been held every 2 years.

2011 and 2013 IAAF World Champs cities named
The IAAF has announced that Daegu, Korea and Moscow, Russia will be the respective host cities of the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

Previous World Championship Cities :

Osaka 2007
Helsinki 2005
Paris 2003
Edmonton 2001
Sevilla 1999
Athens 1997
Göteborg 1995
Stuttgart 1993
Tokyo 1991
Rome 1987
Helsinki 1983