London announces 'world record' ticket prices


The IAAF flag is waved after the handover ceremony during the closing ceremony of the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 30, 2015. London will host the 16th IAAF World Championships. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt's 100m world record of 9.58 seconds time will be reflected in the price of some children's tickets at next year's IAAF World Championships in London, organisers said on Tuesday.

Announcing its "world record" ticket prices and the race schedule for the Olympic Stadium event from August 4-13, London 2017 chiefs said children's tickets for some sessions will be available for nine pounds 58 pence.

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