The 2025 World Athletics Championships are concluding today in Tokyo, featuring several key events. Athletes Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson will compete for gold in the high jump, while Jess Hull is set to run in the women's 800-meter final. Matt Denny will also participate in the men's discus final. The action is taking place at the National Stadium, promising an exciting finish to the championships.
The day's events will begin at 8:30 PM AEST. Key timings include the women's 800-meter final at 8:25 PM AEST, the men's 5,000-meter final at 8:50 PM AEST, and the men's discus final at 9:00 PM AEST. The men's 4x100-meter relay final is scheduled for 10:10 PM AEST.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe praised the championships, calling them "extraordinary" and commending the Tokyo crowd for their support. He noted that the event has delivered thrilling finishes and dramatic moments across various disciplines. Coe highlighted the close margins in races, such as the men's 1,500 meters and the marathon, where the winning margins were just fractions of a second.
"It's nine days of just outstanding athletics, and actually in a way so much more," Coe said during a press conference. He expressed his delight at the atmosphere in the stadium, which has hosted around 58,000 spectators on most nights, totaling over 600,000 attendees throughout the event. This turnout is particularly significant following the COVID-19 pandemic, which had restricted attendance during the 2021 Olympics held in the same venue.
Coe reflected on the memorable moments of the championships, including the pole vault world record set by Mondo Duplantis and the thrilling finishes in the marathon events. He also shared his experience watching the men's 800 meters, where he felt relieved that his long-standing British record was safe from being broken.
As the championships draw to a close, Australian athletics is poised for a strong finish, with multiple medal opportunities on the final day. Fans are encouraged to follow the live updates and support their athletes as they compete for glory.