World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025: Live Updates from Day 2
The 2025 World Athletics Championships are underway in Tokyo, Japan, from 13–21 September 2025. Day 2 promises thrilling finals in the 100m, men's 10,000m, and much more. Follow live updates as track and field stars like Noah Lyles, Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred, and Sha'Carri Richardson compete for glory.
Men's 100m Semi-Finals and Predictions
The men's 100m semi-finals have been a spectacle, with several athletes making strong statements. Seville secured a win in 9.86 seconds, followed by Tebogo in 9.94 seconds. Fastest losers Leotlela and Simbine also advance. There was a false start warning for De Grasse. Early predictions suggest Seville, Bednarek, and Thompson could be the medal contenders, potentially surpassing Lyles. Lyles still won his semi-final in 9.92, Ajayi of Nigeria next in 9.93, Simbine third in 9.96.
Bednarek was given the nod in one semi-final, timed at 9.85 alongside another competitor. Hughes finished third. Thompson also looked strong, streaking clear in his semi-final. The final is shaping up to be incredibly competitive, with potential for upsets.
Women's 100m Semi-Finals and Long Jump
In the women's 100m, Jefferson-Wooden won her semi-final in 10.73, with Clayton of Jamaica second. Asher-Smith finished third. Julien Alfred qualified with a time of 10.93. Richardson has made it to the final but will need a significantly improved performance to contend for medals. Earlier, Jefferson-Wooden powered through her semi-final, demonstrating impressive strength in the latter half of the race.
Off the track, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the USA dominated the women's long jump final with a massive 7.08m jump. She is the likely gold medalist.
Other Events and Reactions
Valarie Allman of the USA secured gold in the women's discus, with Jorinde van Klinken of the Netherlands taking silver and Silinda Moráles of Cuba claiming bronze. Allman, an Olympic gold medalist, has now added a world title to her achievements.
Earlier comments suggested Noah Lyles may be feeling the pressure. There were predictions that he might not even secure a medal. However, his semi-final win suggests he cannot be counted out. The final promises to be a clash of titans.
