USA Relay Teams Shine at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025
The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo erupted with excitement as the United States showcased its dominance in the relay events, capturing gold medals in both the men’s 4x100m and women’s 4x400m relays. These victories set the tone for a championship filled with record-breaking performances and thrilling moments that captivated fans around the globe.
USA Dominates Relay Events
The *men’s 4x100m relay team* clinched gold with a blistering time of 37.43 seconds, earning each member a $25,000 prize. This victory marked a triumphant return to form for the U.S. sprinting team, who celebrated their well-deserved win with exuberance and camaraderie on the track.
In the women’s 4x400m relay, the American team continued their success, finishing with a time of 3:15.12. Their performance not only secured gold but also a $25,000 prize for each athlete, reinforcing the U.S. as a powerhouse in relay events and leaving a lasting impression on the championships.
Duplantis Dominates Pole Vault
Swedish pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis electrified the crowd by clearing an astonishing height of 6.30 meters, setting the 14th world record of his illustrious career. His feat earned him a gold medal and a prize of $100,000 for achieving a new world record. Duplantis expressed his delight, stating, “I felt the only way to leave Japan was to set the world record.” The celebration of his victory was shared with family and fellow competitors, highlighting the camaraderie and sportsmanship in athletics.
McLaughlin-Levrone’s Historic Sprint
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone also made headlines, dominating the women’s 400m final with a time of 47.78 seconds, the second-fastest in history. This performance brought her the gold medal and a $50,000 prize, just shy of Marita Koch’s long-standing world record of 47.60 seconds. McLaughlin-Levrone’s transition from hurdles to flat sprints has proven successful, and her latest victory solidifies her status as one of the premier athletes in track and field.
Other Notable Winners
In women’s sprinting, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history by winning both the 100m and 200m events, a feat not achieved at the World Championships since 2013. Her golds not only highlighted her versatility but also earned her a total of $80,000 in prize money.
In the men’s 100m, Oblique Seville of Jamaica claimed gold with a time of 9.77 seconds, marking a new era in Jamaican sprinting. Seville’s victory came with a $50,000 prize.
French distance runner Jimmy Gressier surprised many by winning the men’s 10,000m, a race typically dominated by East African athletes. Gressier’s victory earned him a prize of $30,000, and he thanked the sport’s anti-doping authorities for ensuring fair competition.
Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet shone in the distance events, winning both the 5,000m and 10,000m races. Her remarkable double added to Kenya’s medal tally and demonstrated the country’s resilience in light of recent doping controversies.
The championships not only served as a platform for individual glory but also highlighted the competitive spirit of athletics. With significant prize money on the line, athletes pushed their limits, creating a thrilling atmosphere in the National Stadium. The total prize pool for the event exceeded $5 million, rewarding athletes from various countries for their hard work and dedication.
