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The biggest global sporting event of 2017. In July & August the IAAF & World Para Athletics Champs was held in London in an epic Summer of World Athletics.
London, England
Joined October 2011
Be inspired by what you see this summer. Introducing #BeTheNext
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Why hello there… Where’ve you been! 😉
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You had your moments… 🙂
THE. GREATEST. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. EVER ‼️
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Scuse us whilst we get a little bit emosh...... WE DID IT AGAIN!!!! 😎👍🏼👌🏻👏🙌🏻👊🏻 Thanks to all those who made the Summer of World Athletics so special!
This year's GOLD award for Best Sports Event of the Year goes to World Para Athletics Championships and the @IAAFWorldChamps - UK Athletics (London 2017) #SBA2018
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We did it! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 @HEROtheHedgehog
🍾 WINNER: The Entertainment Experience of the Year Award goes to… @London2017 & @HEROTheHedgehog #BTSIA
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Very excited to be part of the Diversity and Inclusion AND the Entertainment Experience of the Year shortlists for tonight’s #BTSIA 🎉💃🕺🏼
Diversity and Inclusion ✅ Entertainment Experience of the Year ✅ Event or Competition Sponsorship of the Year ✅ Governing Body of the Year ✅
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Aw shucks...🤗 London 2017 named Sportcal’s Global Sports Event 2017 👊🏻 #StillWinning
https://t.co/AhFBMhwXFy
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..and still the London 2017 party rocks on! 👍🏼🍭🍾🎂🥇🥈🥉 Proud to be nominated for @SportsIndustry #BTSIA awards: ✔️Diversity & Inclusion - The World Para Athletics Championships ✔️Entertainment Experience - London 2017 and Hero The Hedgehog
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Let’s face it. We know how to do medals here in the UK👌👏😍
ICYMI To mark #50daystogo we've unveiled our medals. Take a closer look below 👀➡️ https://t.co/PBZMhG2Hz4 😍😍😍#wicbham2018 #IAAFWorlds #athletics
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Big congrats to England women's World Cup-winning cricketers for their recognition in the New Year’s Honours! You set the bar high for a summer of world class sport! 🙌🏻
Huge congratulations to @Heatherknight55 who has received an OBE in the New Years Honours. Teammates @Tammy_Beaumont and @Anya_shrubsole are made MBEs, whilst coach Mark Robinson becomes an OBE. The ECB's director of Women's Cricket @ConnorCricket is now a CBE. Well done all!
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Many congratulations to @RunJumpStefReid for your work on and off the field of play for #london2017 👌👏👏
@RunJumpStefReid Reckon @RunJumpStefReid's reaction to the news was something like this 👇 Stef Reid MBE - it has a ring to it! ➡️ https://t.co/l4SRBhoGKY
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We’ve done it again! London 2017 voted best by media! Great work to all those involved including @PearceIntSport 👊🏻 #teamwork
https://t.co/zFBswkh8Wg
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An event impact study has highlighted the benefits of London having hosted the ‘Summer of World Athletics’ in 2017 ➡️ https://t.co/2XuYr0mzux
@London2017 @BritAthletics #London2017
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Thank you @BBCSport and @bbc5live for great coverage this summer bringing the Summer of World Athletics to millions! https://t.co/e00YGkubyu
bbc.co.uk
Hosting the 2017 World and Para-athletics Championships brings in more than £107m to London, a study has shown.
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Huge honour to stage the champs! And fantastic for London and the UK. Thank you @iaaforg
Event impact study: the total direct economic impact of London's Summer of World Athletics --the IAAF World Championships London 2017 and World Para Athletics Championships-- exceeded £107 million, or USD 143 million. More on the study: https://t.co/AFUWTcvkb8
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Thank you @C4Paralympics for great coverage bringing the champs to life 👍🏼
The World Para Athletics Championships in London sold more tickets than the *seven* previous editions of the event COMBINED! 🎟👏🇬🇧 More: https://t.co/URCDp7nFrq
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Incredibly proud that our World Para Athletics Championships broke records 👊🏻
A superb success! The London 2017 Summer of World Athletics exceeded expectations! Read more: ➡ https://t.co/4ykOaQtPk3
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Just when you think it’s all died down... we’re in the news again!
🏟️ IAAF World Championships awarded a Guinness World Record for +705,000 tickets sold 🎟️World Para Athletics Championships sold more tickets than all previous events combined Brilliant results from @London2017 ➡️ https://t.co/aWQc2Cwe8V
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Missing the Summer? Get the inside scoop on what went on @London2017 from our stadium announcer @WightmanGeoff ➡️ https://t.co/7scDDOBmC6
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He hasn't lost a major para long jump competition... ever. Here's "the Blade Jumper" - Markus Rehm at his finest. 😮 #London2017 #OnThisDay
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