The fourth day of competition in Tokyo at the 2025 World Athletics Championships saw four gold medal winners crowned — and a world leading — American record performance by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone that set off a roar throughout Japan National Stadium.
The World Belongs to Faith!
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon roared to a commanding win in the women’s 1,500m to take the gold on Tuesday in Tokyo and claimed her fourth world title.
Kipyegon clocked a 3:52.15 and crossed the line to the roars of the crowd at Japan National Stadium. Her teammate Dorcus Ewoi took second in 3:54.92, a new personal best while Australia’s Jessica Hull was third in 3:55.16.
Tinch Wins the Men’s 110m Hurdles Titlt
Cordell Tinch delivered when it mattered the most as he surged to a 12.99 win in the men’s 110m hurdles to capture for the title on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Tinch quickly muscled out an early lead and soared through the line with a final lean.
Jamaica’s Orlando Bennett was second in a 13.08 personal best and his teammate Tyler Mason took third in 13.12, also a personal best.
Sydney Grabs the American 400m Record
Team USA’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the fastest time in the world in the women’s 400m as she clocked a 48.29 to win the third heat and cruise to the final — in record fashion.
She took down Sanya Richards-Ross’ previous U.S. mark of 48.70 seconds from 2006 and after winning her heat after months of flirting with getting closer and closer surpassing the record.
Katzberg is the Men’s Hammer Throw Winner
Ethan Katzberg completed the Canadian sweep in the hammer throw as he won the men’s title after he hurled a 84.70m course record on his second attempt to seal the win.
Germany’s Merlin Hummel was second with a 82.77m and Hungary’s Bence Halász finished third with a best throw of 82.69.
Kerr Takes The Men’s High Jump
New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr took a big — and bold — leap in the men’s high jump final and won the gold in world leading 2.36m height. South Korea’s Woo Sang-hyeok took second in a season’s best 2.34m and the Czech Republic’s Jan Štefela was third with 2.31m
