The 2019

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was a

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event organised by the World Para Athletics subcommittee of the

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. It was held in

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from 7 to 15 November 2019. It was the 9th edition of the event, formerly known as the IPC Athletics World Championship prior to 2017.

Location

In July 2017 during London 2017 there were reports and speculation that London could once again hold the games in 2019 due to the success of the 2017 event and the

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. Wheelchair racer

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was vocal on

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and drummed up support from other athletes. British superstar

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closed his part on

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's coverage of the 2017 event by saying "let's have some fun back here in 2019." Prior to the close of bids,

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stated "Unfortunately, due primarily to scheduled events taking place in the London Stadium in 2019 and the need for funds required to support the bid, we have reluctantly decided that a 2019 bid is not realistic." Months after the bid deadline, the

was still in negotiations with potential host cities. Official announcement of Dubai as the venue came in June 2018.

2020 Summer Paralympics

The 2019 World Para Athletics Championships served as a qualifier for all track and field events at the

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Participating nations

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Schedule

Purple squares mark final heats scheduled.

Medal table

As of day 9, Friday 15 November

Placing table

Source:

Individual medallists

Athletes who have won three or more medals in the championships.

World Records

References

External links

Official website

{{2019 in athletics World Para Athletics Championships

Sports competitions in Dubai International athletics competitions hosted by the United Arab Emirates