Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 1
In a thrilling finish, a group of young American athletes secured the team’s first gold of the competition. They set a newworld record of 3:08.80 in the mixed 4 x 400 meters relay, with a dramatic fall just before the finish line. Notably, Team USA initially set his record in 2019, when the event was introduced.
Leading up to the event, Ryan Crouser, the shot put world record holder, faced adversity with two blood clots in his left leg, initially misdiagnosed as a calf strain. Nonetheless, he successfully defended his world title using his innovative “Crouser slide” technique, setting two championship records, including a remarkable 23.51 meters in his final throw.
In the first heat, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, though initially at the back, swiftly made his way to the front, cruising to victory in 3:33.94. Meanwhile, a minor incident occurred further down the field, involving Australia’s Matthew Ramsden, Switzerland’s Tom Elmer, and Sweden’s Emil Danielsson, who tangled legs and fell but were later reinstated.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 2
American sprinter Noah Lyles has become the world’s fastest man, clinching the gold in the men’s 100 meters with a phenomenal 9.83 time. This victory not only secures Team USA’s fourth consecutive 100-meter world title but also propels Lyles towards his goal of challenging the world record in the 200 meters later in the competition.
The 100-meter event saw 20-year-old Letsile Tebogo from Botswana securing the silver medal with an impressive time of 9.88 seconds. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes, clinched the bronze, also clocking in at 9.88 seconds.
The men’s 10,000 meters delivered an electrifying conclusion, as Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, a two-time champion and world record holder, surged in a breathtaking final lap, clocking an astonishing 53.4 seconds to secure his third gold medal, completing the race in 27:51.42.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 3
Securing a silver medal at the meet, Anna Hall of Team USA had previously nurtured ambitions of challenging Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s world heptathlon record of 7,291 points.
In an impressive display, Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon blazed through the second semifinal, clocking a swift 3:55.14 to clinch the victory. Following closely behind, Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands, who sported an arm bandage after her tumble in the 10,000 meters, secured the third spot in 3:55.48 and advances to the final round as well.
In the first semifinal, Cory McGee of the United States displayed strategic prowess, completing the race in 4:02.71, which secured her position with a fourth-place finish.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 4
In a surprising turn of events at the World Championships, Laulauga Tausaga of the United States emerged as the unexpected gold medalist in the discus event. She achieved this feat with a remarkable fifth-round throw that covered a distance of 69.49 meters, equivalent to nearly 228 feet.
Securing his second world championship victory in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali further solidified his impressive track record. This triumph adds to his already remarkable collection of titles, which notably includes the Olympic gold medal.
Abraham Kibiwott from Kenya claimed the bronze medal with a time of 8:11.98.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 5
In an intense competition that saw both athletes struggle to clear 4.95 meters, Nina Kennedy of Australia and Katie Moon of the United States decided to share the women’s pole vault gold medal this year.
In the men’s 400-meter hurdles, Karsten Warholm, the world record-holder, not only lived up to his favorite status but exceeded expectations. The athlete convincingly outpaced his competition, which included the three medalists from last year’s world championships, and secured a commanding victory with a remarkable time of 46.89.
In the women’s 400 meters, Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic displayed an explosive burst of speed as she rounded the second turn, steadily extending her lead all the way to the finish line. With a remarkable time of 48.76 seconds, she secured her country’s first-ever gold medal at a World Championships.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 6
Femke Bol of the Netherlands, renowned as the second-fastest woman ever in the 400-meter hurdles, clinched the world title she’s long pursued.
Danielle Williams of Jamaica shocked the crowd with a lean at the line to win her first world championship title in eight years.
Gabby Thomas, the U.S. champion and currently the fastest woman in the world this year, demonstrated remarkable finishing speed in the first heat, comfortably securing victory with a swift 21.97.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 7
In the men’s 200 meters, Noah Lyles secured his third consecutive gold medal at the world championships.
Jackson surged ahead and widened her lead as she powered down the homestretch. Her remarkable winning time of 21.41 not only shattered the championship record but also came incredibly close, just seven hundredths of a second slower, to Florence Griffith-Joyner’s world record of 21.34 set back in 1988.
Following five out of the ten events, the versatile German athlete Leo Neugebauer accumulated an impressive total of 4,640 points, securing a 30-point lead over Canada’s Pierce Lepage.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 8
As Twanisha Terry confidently received the baton from Tamari Davis, she went head-to-head with Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. During the third leg, the 200-meter silver medalist, Gabby Thomas, began slightly behind Jamaica’s Shashalee Forbes but quickly closed the gap.
Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines improved upon his previous year’s bronze medal performance by securing the silver, achieving a remarkable 6 meters in the vault. Meanwhile, American Chris Nilsen and Australian Kurtis Marschall both tied for the bronze medal with jumps measuring 5.95 meters.
In the 5,000-meter race, the excitement peaked in the final 400 meters. Faith Kipyegon, the 1,500-meter champion, displayed her versatility by sprinting to gold in 14:53.88. She narrowly beat the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan, who clocked 14:54.11, while Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet claimed bronze with a time of 14:54.33.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 8
Kipyegon’s win marks a historic achievement as the first athlete ever to claim both the 1,500 meters and the 5,000 meters titles at the same championship. It’s worth noting that she also currently holds the world records in both events.
The U.S. men delivered a blazing performance in the 4 x 400-meter relay heats, clocking in at 2:58.47.
Amane Beriso Shankule of Ethiopia emerged victorious in the women’s marathon at the World Championships held in Budapest, crossing the finish line in 2:24:23. Not far behind, her fellow Ethiopian Gotytom Gebreslase, the reigning world champion from the previous year, claimed the second position, finishing just 11 seconds later at 2:24:34.
Some of the few wins from the 2023 World Athletics Championships – Day 9
Femke Bol’s journey at the world championship began with disappointment when she fell in the mixed 4×400-meter relay’s final moments last weekend. However, she swiftly redeemed herself, securing two gold medals, including the Netherlands’ historic first world championship title in the 4×400-meter relay.
Days after earning bronze in the 400-meter hurdles, Benjamin extended Team USA’s lead with a 44.02-second split.
In a remarkable performance, Winfred Mutile Yavi claimed victory in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, surpassing the world record-holder and finishing with a world-leading time of 8:54.29.
The event proved to be an extraordinary occasion, bringing together the finest talents in a highly competitive atmosphere. It showcased a gathering of top-notch athletes who engaged in fierce competition, creating a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience.
