World Athletics Championships, the 20th edition of this premier global track and field competition, is currently underway, captivating fans from around the world. Hosted at the state-of-the-art National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, the event marks a significant return to the venue that hosted the 2020 Olympic Games. The championships commenced on September 13th and will conclude on September 21st, bringing together over 2,000 elite athletes from nearly 200 countries to compete in 49 events.
This is the third time Japan has hosted the prestigious event, following successful championships in Tokyo in 1991 and Osaka in 2007. The motto for this year’s championships is “Every Second, Sugoi,” a nod to the thrilling, high-stakes nature of the competition.
As the championships progress, the battle for supremacy is heating up. The United States, a perennial powerhouse in track and field, is currently leading the medal table. However, strong performances from nations like Kenya, Canada, and New Zealand are making for an exciting race for the top spot.
To help you follow every thrilling moment and track your favorite nations, here is a detailed breakdown of the event schedule and the current medal table.
2025 World Athletics Championship schedule
Day 4 — Tuesday 16 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Men’s 800m heats
- Women’s triple jump qualification
- Men’s high jump final
- Men’s 110m hurdles semi-final
- Men’s hammer throw final
- Women’s 400m semi-final
- Men’s 400m semi-final
- Women’s 1500m final
- Men’s 110m hurdles final
Day 5 — Wednesday 17 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Men’s triple jump qualification
- Men’s javelin throw qualification group A
- Women’s 200m heats
- Women’s pole vault final
- Men’s 200m heats
- Men’s javelin throw qualification group B
- Men’s long jump final
- Women’s 400m hurdles semi-final
- Men’s 400m hurdles semi-final
- Women’s 3000m steeplechase final
- Men’s 1500m final
Day 6 — Thursday 18 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Women’s 5000m heats
- Women’s high jump qualification
- Men’s javelin throw final
- Women’s 800m heats
- Women’s triple jump final
- Men’s 200m semi-final
- Women’s 200m semi-final
- Men’s 800m semi-final
- Men’s 400m final
- Women’s 400m final
Day 7 — Friday 19 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Heptathlon women’s 100m hurdles
- Heptathlon women’s high jump
- Women’s javelin throw qualification group A
- Men’s 5000m heats
- Heptathlon women’s shot put
- Women’s 800m semi-final
- Men’s triple jump final
- Women’s javelin throw qualification group B
- Men’s 400m hurdles final
- Women’s 400m hurdles final
- Heptathlon women’s 200m
- Men’s 200m final
- Women’s 200m final
Day 8 — Saturday 20 September 2025 (Morning session)
- Women’s 20km race walk final
- Men’s discus throw qualification group A
- Decathlon men’s 100m
- Men’s 20km race walk final
- Women’s shot put qualification
- Decathlon men’s long jump
- Men’s discus throw qualification group B
- Heptathlon women’s long jump
- Decathlon men’s shot put
Day 8 — Saturday 20 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Heptathlon women’s javelin throw
- Decathlon men’s high jump
- Men’s 4x400m relay heats
- Women’s shot put final
- Women’s 4x400m relay heats
- Men’s 4x100m relay heats
- Women’s 4x100m relay heats
- Women’s javelin throw final
- Heptathlon final women’s 800m
- Women’s 5000m final
- Decathlon men’s 400m
- Men’s 800m final
Day 9 — Sunday 21 September 2025 (Morning session)
- Decathlon men’s 110m hurdles
- Decathlon men’s discus throw group A
- Decathlon men’s discus throw group B
- Decathlon men’s pole vault group A
- Decathlon men’s pole vault group B
Day 9 — Sunday 21 September 2025 (Evening session)
- Decathlon men’s javelin throw group A
- Decathlon men’s javelin throw group B
- Women’s high jump final
- Women’s 800m final
- Men’s 5000m final
- Men’s discus throw final
- Men’s 4x400m relay final
- Women’s 4x400m relay final
- Decathlon final men’s 1500m
- Women’s 4x100m relay final
- Men’s 4x100m relay final
The 2025 World Athletics Championship Medal Table
| Rank | Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | USA | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 2. | Kenya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3. | Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4. | Jamaica | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6.= | Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.= | France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.= | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.= | Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.= | Tanzania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11. | Italy | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 12. | Ethiopia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 13.= | Germany | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13.= | Netherlands | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 15. | P.R. China | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16.= | Brazil | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16.= | Greece | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16.= | Morocco | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16.= | Mexico | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16.= | Nigeria | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 21.= | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Cuba | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Japan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Saint Lucia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 21.= | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 1 |





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