An enormous Adri Ben stayed eight percent from bronze
Adri Ben delivered a remarkable performance at the World Championships, staying just eight percent away from bronze after a tense 800m race. Behind a field of strong contenders, the Swede stood firm under pressure from Ernest John Obiena, climbing into the elite range as the clock moved through increasing marks of 5.75, 5.85, and 6.00 seconds for the relevant segments. The tension was palpable as athletes pushed toward career bests and national records, with Ben’s stubborn resilience shaping a memorable moment for North American fans and viewers across Canada and the United States. [World Athletics]
‘Mondo,’ not one to back down, stuck to the plan and navigated a demanding sequence: first 5.55, then 5.85, 5.95, 6.00, 6.05, and 6.10. The drive to reach the winning height narrowed the gap that would etch his name into history, creating a scene that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. [World Athletics]
The American-born Swede paused at 6.23 meters. The stadium hummed as the event unfolded, with the first attempt decisive and the second hinting that a second universal record might be within reach at these World Championships. [World Athletics]
There is a quiet pride in moments like these, especially for audiences in North America watching athletes push limits on the world stage. The stage was set for a dramatic showing as the crowd watched each clearance and each miss, wondering whether the day would deliver a new mark in the history books. [World Athletics]
The women’s 1,500 meters brought a different kind of drama. Duplantis, the crowd favorite, rose to the occasion with the poise of a veteran champion. He soared high, drawing applause that rivaled legendary moments, even as contact with the bar sent him briefly to the ground. The Olympic champion eventually claimed another gold, following a silver, with a time near 6.10 in Doha. Ernest John Obiena logged 6.00, while Kurtis Marschall and Chris Nilsen earned bronze with roughly 5.95. [World Athletics]
The day’s other big storyline centered on Faith Kipyegon, who has captured headlines all season by shattering records across the 1,500 and 5,000 meters in rapid succession. With the 1,500m gold already secured, the Kenyan star led the field through 12 and a half laps, facing Dutch rival Sifan Hassan and a strong Ethiopian group. The race moved at a measured tempo and was decided in the final 400 meters. In the closing stretch, Kipyegon accelerated with authority, sealing victory in 14:53.88 while Hassan finished in 14:54.11 and Beatrice Chebet crossed in 14:54.33. [World Athletics]
Meanwhile, Noah Lyles aimed to complete a triple gold haul for the United States, following his wins in the 100m and 200m. The American squad arrived as favorites and delivered a strong performance, facing stiff competition from Chris Coleman, Fred Kerley, and newcomer Brandon Carnes. Lyles finished with a dramatic time of 37.38, earning three golds as Italy’s Jacobs and Tortu claimed bronze with 37.62 and Jamaica followed with 37.76, marking a shift from Usain Bolt-era dominance. [World Athletics]
In the women’s events, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce battled a tough field as Shericka Jackson and Sha’Carri Richardson pushed hard. Fraser-Pryce secured a third medal for the United States, adding two golds and one bronze to the tally. North American athletes led the medal table with a total near 41.0, narrowly ahead of the Great Britain bronze medalists who hovered around 41.0 as well. [World Athletics]
The competition also highlighted solid performances from Chase Ealey in the shot put with a best of 20.43 meters. She bested Canada’s Sarah Mitton (20.08) and China’s Lijiao Dong (19.69), leaving Portugal’s Auriol Dongmo without a podium. Canada’s Pierre Lapage approached the 9,000-point mark in the decathlon with 8,909, followed by Damian Warner at 8,804 and Lindon Victor of Grenada at 8,756. [World Athletics]