Britain to duel U.S. in 9-event track competition in London

Britain will take on the United States in a nine-event track competition at the Olympic Stadium next year.

'The Meet' will be 'a blend of running, jumping, hurdles and relay events'

Fans react as Chijindu Ujah, Adam Gemili, Daniel Talbot and Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake of Great Britain celebrate winning gold in the men's 4x100-metre relay final at the IAAF worlds. Britain will host an American team for a track duel next year. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Britain will take on the United States in a nine-event track competition at the Olympic Stadium next year.

Organizers say many leading athletes will take part in a competition called "The Meet," which will be "a blend of running, jumping, hurdles and relay events." They didn't disclose specific names or the exact format for the meeting, which is scheduled for July 21.

The U.S. team won 10 golds and finished at the top of the medals table at the world championships, which took place this month at the Olympic Stadium. Britain was in sixth place, helped by four medals in the relays on the final two days.

Great Britain takes on America in track and field

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Great Britain and America are going head to head next year - on the track.