Day 7 Highlights | World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25

Lyles' Fourth Consecutive Global Title [00:21]

• The race was described as "scorching hot" on a fast track.
• Noah Lyles achieved his fourth consecutive global title.
• He finished with a time of 19.52 seconds.
• His achievement emulates Usain Bolt's feat of four in a row (09, 11, 13, and 15).
• This marks a new era with Lyles as a top star.

By the grace of God. It's very special.

The speaker highlights Noah Lyles' exceptional performance, winning his fourth consecutive global title with a time of 19.52 seconds. This significant achievement positions him alongside Usain Bolt's legendary record and signals his dominance in a new era of athletics.

Jefferson Wooden's Historic Double [02:30]

• Jackson got away well, as did Dena Asher Smith with a brilliant start.
• Jefferson Wooden had a strong lead, described as "floating here."
• Amy Hunt was also in contention.
• Jefferson Wooden flew to a time of 21.69 seconds, one of the fastest ever recorded.
• Hunt secured the silver medal.
• Jackson took the bronze.
• Jefferson Wooden's win was her third gold medal of the night.
• She put pressure on Jackson coming around the corner and was clear with 70 meters to go.
• She accomplished something no American woman had ever achieved before.
• Jefferson Wooden completed the double.
• Hunt took the silver, and the defending champion was beaten into third.
• It was a sensational run and a great night for her.
• She has been in a class of her own all week and proved it with the run of her life over 200 meters.

I feel like I executed my race very very well. I got another PV 2168. Like that's actually kind of really fast.

Jefferson Wooden delivered a spectacular performance, winning the 200m with a time of 21.69 seconds, a personal best and one of the fastest times ever recorded. This victory secured her a historic double, overcoming strong competition and cementing her status as a dominant force in the sport.

Benjamin's Hurdles Victory [04:41]

• This event featured three titans of the sport.
• Farham went out hard and was ahead of Samber.
• Benjamin was in third place.
• Farham clattered a barrier, potentially halting his momentum.
• It was tight between Farham and Benjamin, with De Santos also in contention.
• Benjamin took the lead and was on the verge of becoming the world champion.
• He clattered a barrier, and Farham went backwards.
• Samber was in the mix for a medal.
• Benjamin won with a time of 46.54 seconds.
• This was the only title missing from his collection, completing the set.
• It was a brilliant run from Benjamin.
• De Santos took the silver.
• Samber came through to deny Farham the bronze.
• The Norwegian's stride let him down for once.
• Benjamin had finished runner-up to the champion four years ago in the same stadium.
• Tonight belonged to Benjamin, who looked the best in the semis and the final.

Yes, finally got the world championship under my belt. So I think my medal podium is complete now. Very important. I think this is the one that's eluded me for so long.

Ry Benjamin clinched his long-awaited world championship title in the 400m hurdles with a dominant performance. This victory, achieving a time of 46.54 seconds, completes his collection of major titles, adding the world crown to his Olympic gold medal.

Women's 400 Meter Hurdles [06:52]

• Jasmine Jones had a fast start, alongside Woodruff.
• Muhammad was on the outside.
• Femal had a new stride pattern this season for more leg lead.
• Fenol was gliding down the back straight, gaining on Cochril.
• Cochril was credited with second place.
• Fenol was leading the women's four hurdles.
• She was a few flights away from another world title.
• Jasmine Jones was stalking Fenol.
• Fenol opened up a massive gap on Jones at the final hurdle.
• It was Fenol versus the clock.
• She won with a time of 51.55 seconds, a new world-leading run.
• Jasmine Jones had a great run for second.
• Sublettalova snatched the bronze medal in 53 seconds.
• She brilliantly defended her title, becoming the first woman to do so since Susanna Hanova in Beijing.

I know it's a strong field. It was a little our last race. It's the Americans are always so strong. So, I was ready to put up a good race and I felt really good and I'm so proud in this strange season like going out so late and having now the peak that we managed it so well with my team.

The women's 400m hurdles witnessed a dominant victory by a Dutch athlete who set a new world-leading time of 51.55 seconds, successfully defending her title. American Jasmine Jones secured a strong silver medal, while another competitor claimed the bronze, showcasing a highly competitive race.

Long Jump Drama [08:40]

• Martinez was in fourth place and had been the leader.
• The competition was very tight.
• A significant jump moved an athlete into the silver medal position with a measurement of 17.49 meters.
• Another athlete only needed a single centimeter to take the lead on countback.
• Dalval made a historic leap into the unknown.
• Picardo was stunned by the jump.
• Dalval was on the verge of history for Italy.
• Muirial, the Portuguese man, could potentially stop it.
• A jump of 17.91 meters was recorded.
• The final jump of the competition might have changed the outcome.
• It was a moment to remind everyone who the best is under pressure.

Pishardo has just sent a message to the world.

A dramatic long jump competition saw a final, history-making leap of 17.91 meters that clinched the gold medal, stunning the field and delivering a momentous victory for the athlete who rose to the occasion under immense pressure.