Every session will be available on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, and there will be extensive coverage across linear channels
The BBC is to show live coverage of the World Athletics Championships (15-24 July) in Oregon, from Dock10 studios in Salford.
Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are among those defending their titles at the event, which is being hosted in the US for the first time. The BBC’s team of commentators and experts includes Steve Cram, Michael Johnson, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Paula Radcliffe, Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson, and Steve Backley.
Every session will be available on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app, and there will be extensive coverage across linear channels, including a highlights programme on BBC 2. The BBC Sport website will also feature video clips, reports, and analysis.
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Andy Waters, head of studios, Dock10, said “We are delighted to welcome back the BBC team to our virtual studio at dock10 for the World Athletics Championships. Over the last couple of years, we have had the privilege to host the coverage for many global sporting events. This has really highlighted the advantages of virtual studios and remote production. The real-time photorealistic output enhances the viewer’s experience like never before. I’ll be looking forward to tuning in.”
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