This year's Championships are particularly significant as they mark the first time Peru is hosting a World Athletics Series event. The competitions will be held at the Estadio Atlético de la Villa Deportiva Nacional in Lima, a venue that previously hosted the athletics events during the 2019 Pan American Games. The stadium, with a capacity of 6,800, is set to welcome spectators from around the world, though it has been expanded in the past to accommodate up to 12,000 people for large events.
A total of 1,720 athletes from 134 countries will converge in Lima for this prestigious event. Among them are numerous competitors who also took part in the Paris 2024 Olympics, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the Championships. The event will feature 45 medal events, with 909 athletes competing in men's categories, 793 in women's, and an additional 18 participating in mixed events.
Notably, four defending champions from the 2022 World U20 Championships will return to defend their titles, adding to the excitement of this year's competition. These young athletes represent the future of track and field, and their performances in Lima could very well be a preview of the stars of the next Olympic Games.
The World Athletics U20 Championships will span five days, from August 27 to 31. With a packed schedule of events, fans around the globe will have the opportunity to watch these rising stars in action. The event will be available for live streaming, ensuring that track and field enthusiasts won't miss a moment of the excitement.
As these young athletes take to the track and field in Lima, they will not only be competing for medals but also for the chance to etch their names in the annals of athletic history. The World Athletics U20 Championships Lima 2024 is set to be an unmissable event, highlighting the future of the sport.
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