Archive · 22 Sep 2025
USA Dominates World Athletics Championships 2025
The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo ended with the USA winning the most medals!
They got a total of 26, with 16 gold medals.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was a big star for the USA, winning in both the 100m and 200m sprints.
Kenya came in second place, with strong performances from Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon.
India, unfortunately, didn't win any medals this year, even though they've had success in the past.
Japan, the host nation, also did not win many medals.
USA topped the medal table at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
The USA won 26 medals, including 16 gold medals.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was a key athlete for the USA.
Kenya finished second with 11 medals.
India did not win any medals.
- Who
- USA, Kenya, Jamaica, India, Japan
- What
- USA topped the medal table at the World Athletics Championships.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Tokyo
- Why
- The USA won 16 gold medals, led by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.
- Event
- World Athletics Championships 2025
- Location
- Tokyo
- USA Medal Count
- 26 (16 Gold)
- USA Star Athlete
- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
- Kenya Medal Count
- 11 (7 Gold)
- Kenyan Star Athlete
- Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon
- India Result
- No Medals
Sources
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World Athletics Championships: Lilian Odira, mother of two, wins astonishing 800m to break 42-year-old record and add to Kenya women’s rich gold haul