Athletics Gardener backing GB bid to host 'worlds'

JASON GARDENER has called on the Prime Minister to back a bid to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events back to the United Kingdom.

- By WILL JENNINGS

The Bath Bullet, who memorably grabbed a storied Olympic 4x100m relay gold alongside Darren Campbell, Marlon Devonish and Mark Lewis-Francis back at Athens 2004, is among the signatories in a powerful open letter calling on ministers to bring the World Athletics Championships to London in 2029.

Also joining the list of more than 100 supporters are Sir Mo Farah, Keely Hodgkinson, Dame Kelly Holmes, Jonathan Edwards, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dina Asher-Smith and Daley Thompson — a cross-generational group of sporting legends united in their belief that this is a rare opportunity to inspire the nation, foster unity and create a lasting legacy.

The involvement of the athletes lends additional support to the London 2029 campaign, spearheaded by Athletic Ventures — a collaboration between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and the Great Run Company.