Tokyo 2025: Unforgettable World Athletics Championships with Records, Emotions and Revelations
THE Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships marked a turning point in the history of the discipline. Organized from September 13 to 21 at New National Stadium in Tokyo, these World Championships brought together more than 2,200 athletes from nearly 200 countriesFor nine days, Japan vibrated to the rhythm of sporting exploits, records broken, but also moments of emotion and fair play that make athletics so beautiful.
All figures and results on Wikipedia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Championnats_du_monde_d%27athl%C3%A9tisme_2025
🇨🇭 Review of the Swiss delegation at Tokyo 2025
Switzerland leaves the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships with a historic and promising record. The major feat came from Ditaji Kambundji, crowned world champion in the 100m hurdles thanks to a national record time of 12.24 seconds, confirming her status as a rising star in European athletics. Her gold medal will remain one of the great Swiss moments of these World Championships. Other Swiss athletes distinguished themselves by reaching finals and setting new personal bests, demonstrating the depth and potential of the Swiss next generation. Beyond the medals, the delegation embodied the spirit of fighting spirit and solidarity, generating growing enthusiasm for athletics in Switzerland and opening up great prospects for future international competitions.
📊 Key figures for Tokyo 2025
- 49 disciplines on the program.
- 147 medals distributed (gold, silver and bronze).
- Record attendance: more than 50,000 spectators present during the most anticipated finals.
- Millions of viewers and a massive following on social media, confirming that athletics remains a global and popular sport.
Videos (official Youtube playlist) of the best moments of these World Championships
🏅 The medal table
As is often the case, the UNITED STATES dominated the competition with 16 titles and more than 25 medals in total. Behind them, the Kenya shone in the middle distance and long distance with 7 gold medals, confirming its status as a key nation. Jamaica, Russia, as formidable as ever in the sprint, walked away with 10 medals, only one of which was gold. Russia has not officially participated in the World Championships since 2015 in Beijing. Firstly, because of widespread cheating by doping athletes, corruption of the anti-doping agencies and the athletics organisation. Then, following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops, Belarusian athletes were also suspended.
Among the other nations highlighted:
- Canada, strong in walking and relay events.
- Switzerland, which created a surprise with Ditaji Kambundji, crowned 100m hurdles world champion.
- France, who saw Jimmy Gressier makes history by winning the 10,000m.
On the other hand, some delegations left disappointed: the Great Britain, without a gold medal, or even the Japan, host of the competition, who failed to turn the home crowd advantage into success on the track.
🔁 Records and exceptional performances
Tokyo 2025 will be remembered as the edition of great performances. world record was beaten in the pole vault by Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, who cleared 6.30 m, confirming its domination and offering a historic moment in front of tens of thousands of spectators.
Seven championship records have also been improved, including:
- Femke Bol, imperial in the 400m hurdles with an impressive time.
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, author of an American record in the 400m.
- Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new Swiss national record in 12.24 s in the 100m hurdles.
🌟 Revelations and new faces
While the stars were present, several young talents emerged in Tokyo:
- Jimmy Gressier (France), crowned in the 10,000 m, a victory which shakes up the usual hierarchy.
- Lilian Odira (Kenya), the new queen of the 800m, who won with an exceptional time.
- Kate O'Connor (Ireland), silver in heptathlon, first world medal for his country in a combined.
These revelations prove that world athletics is experiencing a generational renewal, with athletes ready to write their own legend.
💔 Emotions and human moments
The Tokyo World Championships offered moments of emotion that went beyond sport:
- Maria Perez, exhausted but victorious in the 35 km walk, collapsed with joy after crossing the finish line.
- Caio Bonfim, 20km world walk champion, dedicating his medal to his family in the stands.
- Keely Hodgkinson, heroic despite a season disrupted by injuries, who snatches a bronze medal in the 800m.
These stories remind us that behind every timed performance, there are sacrifices, suffering and shared joys.
🤝 Fair play and respect
Fair play also shone in Tokyo. We'll remember the image of two competitors helping each other cross the finish line after a fall in the 3,000m steeplechase, or athletes congratulating their opponents after fierce finals. Athletics, beyond competition, remains a space of respect and solidarity.
🏡 The place of family and roots
Many athletes have emphasized the importance of their entourage:
- Ditaji Kambundji recalled the family heritage with his sister Mujinga, also a high-level sprinter.
- Several champions celebrated their medals in the stands with their loved ones, creating moments of great shared emotion.
- Social media amplified these moments, showing the world that behind every champion lies a strong human and family story.
🌐 Media impact and social networks
In the digital age, a medal isn't just a sporting achievement; it's also a media showcase. Several athletes have seen their Instagram and TikTok followers explode following their exploits, confirming that the World Championships are a unique opportunity for international visibility.
For young people like Audrey Werro and Ditaji Kambundji, 800m finalist, Tokyo 2025 will have been a springboard not only in sport but also in media terms, with thousands of new subscribers gained in a few hours.
⚙️ Key facts in summary
- Difficult weather conditions : heat and humidity made some events even more demanding.
- An exemplary Japanese public, fervent but respectful.
- Impeccable organization, faithful to Japanese rigor, despite program adjustments to protect the athletes.
🔮 And after Tokyo?
These World Championships open up new perspectives:
- Who will be able to compete with Duplantis in the coming years?
- Can Kenya and Ethiopia continue to dominate long-distance running in the face of emerging European and North American athletes?
- Will Switzerland and Ireland, driven by their new talents, confirm their strength in the upcoming competitions?
✅ Conclusion
THE Tokyo 2025 World Championships will have been a complete celebration of athletics: incredible performances, historic records, raw emotions and unforgettable moments of human sharing.
Beyond the medals, this edition will be remembered as a distillation of everything that sport has to offer: self-improvement, respect, collective joy, and the transmission of knowledge between generations. Tokyo reminded everyone that athletics, more than a series of measured times or jumps, is above all a story of humanity and passion.
Congratulations to Mama Kambundji
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Audrey Werro Tokyo 2025: Video of the 800m final
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