Tokyo Athletics Championships: Stunning Upsets and Gold Medal Moments!

2025-09-13 12:00:52.204

The first day of the Tokyo World Athletics Championships delivered a thrilling spectacle. Highlights included: the men's and women's 35km race walks, where Spain's Maria Perez and Canada's Evan Dunfee took gold; exciting heats in the men's 100m, featuring athletes from Haiti, Angola, and Nigeria; the mixed 4x400m relay; the men's 3,000m steeplechase, which saw a fall involving athletes from Colombia and Ethiopia; and qualification rounds in the men's shot put and women's discus throw. The day also showcased the participation of school children in the event. A Japanese athlete required medical attention after the men's 35km race walk.