Overview

• Italy’s Antonella Palmisano claimed silver, and Pérez waited at the finish to help her rival in a notable act of sportsmanship.
• Canada’s Evan Dunfee won the men’s 35km race walk on the opening day of competition.
• U.S. shot putter Ryan Crouser secured a third straight outdoor world title after returning from an injury-disrupted season.
• Mexico’s team struggled early with several 35km walk non-finishes and the withdrawal of Alegna González due to stomach illness.
• Argentina’s Micaela Levaggi set a national 1500m record of 4:09.76 in the heats but did not progress to the semifinals.