Air pollution could kill London as a sporting capital, Sebastian Coe warns

World Athletics president says climate crisis and poor air quality may cause havoc to the sporting calendar

London will not be considered as a host for large sporting events such as the World Athletics Championships because of its poor air quality, Sebastian Coe has warned.

The World Athletics president and two-time Olympic gold medallist, who led the capital’s successful bid for the 2012 Games, added that rising temperatures would force sports bodies to change their calendar of events.

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