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Originally the Championships were held once every 4 years, however since the 1990\u2019s, they have been held every 2 years.<\/p>\n

2011 and 2013 IAAF World Champs cities named
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

Previous World Championship Cities : <\/b><\/p>\n

Osaka 2007<\/a>
\nHelsinki 2005<\/a>
\nParis 2003<\/a>
\nEdmonton 2001
\nSevilla 1999
\nAthens 1997
\nG\u00f6teborg 1995
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\nThe five most common running injuries: Achilles tendonitis<\/a> – chondromalacia <\/a> (runner’s
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GLOBAL TRACK<\/span><\/p>\n

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HALF MARATHON<\/span><\/p>\n

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10K ROAD<\/span><\/p>\n

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