Overview

• Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir took the women’s marathon in 2:24:43, outsprinting Tigst Assefa by two seconds after a tactical race in hot, humid conditions.
• Two‑time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen exited the 1500 m in the heats with 3:37.84 after an Achilles‑troubled season, saying he will now target the 5000 m later in the week.
• Germany’s Robert Farken advanced to the 1500 m semifinals in 3:42.06 as several favorites faltered, including world‑year leader Azeddine Habz.
• Aileen Kuhn qualified for the women’s hammer final with 70.85 m, while compatriot Samantha Borutta missed out at 68.96 m.
• Competitors criticized organization and logistics at the Shinagawa hotel hub and catering setup, and an unusual marathon moment saw Australia’s Vanessa Wilson run past the stadium finish before being stopped.