The final countdown has concluded, and the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have delivered a spectacular showcase of women’s track and field. From record-breaking sprints to tactical long-distance battles, the world’s best female athletes left everything on the track. Here’s a look at the standout results and the legacy they’ve left behind.
Dominance in Distance: Chebet’s Double Crown
Kenyan distance sensation Beatrice Chebet solidified her status as a global icon. She completed an extraordinary long-distance double. After a commanding victory in the 10,000m, she returned to the track for a highly anticipated showdown in the 5000m. In a thrilling, tactical race against her compatriot Faith Kipyegon and Italy’s Nadia Battocletti, Chebet unleashed a devastating kick in the final stretch to secure her second gold of the championships.
Women’s 5000m Final Results:
* Gold: Beatrice Chebet (KEN) – 14:54.36
* Silver: Faith Kipyegon (KEN) – 14:55.07
* Bronze: Nadia Battocletti (ITA) – 14:55.42
This win not only cemented Chebet’s dominance but also repeated the distance double she achieved at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a truly remarkable feat.
American Powerhouse: Jefferson-Wooden and McLaughlin-Levrone Shine
The United States women’s team delivered a series of powerhouse performances, with two athletes in particular making a historic impact.
Jefferson-Wooden
* Melissa Jefferson-Wooden proved she is the new queen of sprinting, securing a sensational sprint double. Following a blistering 10.61 seconds in the 100m final—a new World Championships record—she returned to win the 200m with a new personal best and world lead of 21.68 seconds. Her explosive speed and dominant performance signal a new era in women’s sprinting.
* Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once again proved why she is in a class of her own. The 400m hurdles Olympic champion and world record holder took on a new challenge in the flat 400m and conquered it in spectacular fashion. She set a new World Championships record of 47.78 seconds, showcasing her incredible versatility and speed.
Katie Moon
Vaulting to Victory: Moon and Schilder Take Gold
In the field events, American Katie Moon soared to pole vault gold. She cleared a season-best 4.90m to defend her title. In the shot put, the Netherlands’ Jessica Schilder pulled off a stunning upset. In a thrilling final round, she unleashed a career-best throw of 20.29m to steal the gold from two-time defending champion Chase Jackson of the USA and New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche.
Other Key Women’s Results from Tokyo 25:
* Women’s 100m Hurdles: Ditaji Kambundji (SUI) claimed gold with a new national record.
* Women’s Long Jump: Tara Davis-Woodhall (USA) won with a world-leading jump of 7.13m.
* Women’s 400m Hurdles: Femke Bol (NED) continued her dominance, winning with a world-leading time of 51.54s.
* Women’s 1500m: Faith Kipyegon (KEN) secured her fourth world title in the event with a time of 3:52.15.
The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo showcased the incredible talent and dedication of female athletes from around the globe. From new records to emotional victories, the competition provided a fitting end to the 2025 track and field season. It left fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in athletic history.
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