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Marathon chief pushes West Ham for 2029 World stadium

4/28/2026

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Hugh Brasher, London Marathon chief, urged West Ham United to release the stadium for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
West Ham refused to free the stadium for the two-week September 2029 window because the football season continues.
Brasher warned that relegation to the Championship would further complicate scheduling.
He said government, mayor, public and athletes back London’s bid, which must be submitted by early August with a decision due in September.

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Hugh Brasher, London Marathon chief, urged West Ham United to release the stadium for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
West Ham refused to free the stadium for the two-week September 2029 window because the football season continues.
Brasher warned that relegation to the Championship would further complicate scheduling.
He said government, mayor, public and athletes back London’s bid, which must be submitted by early August with a decision due in September.