Overview

• The meet began with the 35 km race walk, where Canada’s Evan Dunfee won gold as Germany’s Christopher Linke faded to 14th after overheating to a reported 39.6°C body temperature, and Japan’s Masatora Kawano needed a wheelchair after the finish.
• Malaika Mihambo reached the long jump final with 6.63 m on her lone valid attempt, competing without ill coach Uli Knapp as delays and a near interference prompted a rules discussion with officials.
• Gina Lückenkemper advanced to the 100 m semifinals as a time qualifier in 11.12 seconds, while teammates Lisa Mayer and Sina Mayer were eliminated in the heats.
• The Athletics Integrity Unit’s appeal against an Ethiopian decision clearing Diribe Welteji is before CAS, with a requested provisional suspension that could bar the 1500 m contender from competing still undecided.
• Germany’s day produced mixed outcomes: Shanice Craft made the discus final, Frederik Ruppert and Niklas Buchholz reached the 3000 m steeplechase final, the mixed 4x400 m relay missed the final, and athletes criticized transport, call‑room timing and food provision.