‘London 2017 has given athletics the opportunity to believe again’ claim organisers

Ed Warner, co-chair of London 2017, claims the combination of spectacular performances, unpredictable races and drama has resurrected the sportAs the curtain fell on Sunday night on the world championships, and athletics waved a painful goodbye to Usain Bolt, its greatest sprinter and showman, there was a cautious confidence in London among its power brokers. Against expectations, a sport that has been on its knees appeared to have just received the kiss of life. Related: First lesson from world