Overview

• Beatrice Chebet captured the 10,000 m world crown in 30:37.61 on the championships’ first evening in Tokyo.
• Ryan Crouser secured a third world shot put title with a winning throw of 22.34 m.
• The United States retained the mixed 4x400 m relay title ahead of the Netherlands and Belgium.
• World record holder Armand Duplantis qualified with ease for the pole vault final and said 6.30 m is in his sights, as France’s Renaud Lavillenie joined compatriots Thibaut Collet and Ethan Cormont in the final.
• Hilary Kpatcha advanced to Sunday’s long jump final with 6.85 m, while France’s day also brought setbacks as Aurélien Quinion finished fifth in the 35 km walk after cramps, Mélina Robert-Michon missed the discus final, and the mixed 4x400 m relay failed to qualify following a late injury replacement.