All articles tagged with #world championships
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC Sports
Angelina Melnikova from Russia won the world all-around gymnastics title, narrowly defeating American Leanne Wong in a close competition, with Wong extending the US podium streak to 23 years despite challenging circumstances and absences of key athletes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GymCastic
The second day of women's qualifying at the 2025 World Championships saw notable performances from the US, Italy, Russia, and China, with Angelina Melnikova leading the all-around and vault standings. Several big names missed finals, but stars like Zhang Qingying and Sabrina Voinea shined. The event was streamed live, and coverage included expert analysis, behind-the-scenes content, and updates on team performances and individual scores.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Olympics.com
The U.S. women's gymnastics team faced challenges during the qualifiers at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, with some rough performances and injuries highlighting a transitional period for the team as they navigate the absence of key veterans and introduce new talent.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by GymCastic
The article provides a live debrief of the U.S. Women’s World Team Trials after day two, highlighting the top-scoring team, addressing Skye Blakely’s uneven bar score controversy, and discussing team lineup updates, with additional insights from a live podcast and upcoming events.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Olympics.com
Dulcy Caylor, age 17, secured her first spot at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta by winning the USA Gymnastics Women’s World Selection Event, especially after key teammates withdrew due to injuries, showcasing her impressive performance across multiple apparatuses.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cyclingnews
Tadej Pogačar won the men's road race at the 2025 World Championships in Rwanda, becoming the first to win the Tour de France and World Championships in consecutive seasons, with Remco Evenepoel and Ben Healy completing the podium in a highly attritional and challenging race.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cyclingnews
Remco Evenepoel faced significant setbacks in the World Championships, including losing time on climbs, suffering multiple mechanical issues requiring two bike changes, and falling behind Pogačar, but he made a strong late surge to attempt a comeback.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cyclingnews
Remco Evenepoel won his third consecutive men's World ITT gold, showcasing his dominance in the discipline, while pre-race favorite Pogačar narrowly missed out on a medal, highlighting a surprising and dramatic race.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Noah Lyles won his fourth consecutive world 200m title, tying Usain Bolt's record, with a time of 19.52 seconds, despite returning from injury and aiming for a faster time. He expressed excitement for future competitions, including the 2027 Worlds, and reflected on his Olympic experiences, emphasizing that his world titles do not replace his Olympic gold.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Noah Lyles won his fourth 200m world title, tying Usain Bolt, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a historic double by winning both the 100m and 200m at the world championships, marking a significant achievement for women’s sprinting.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
American Rai Benjamin was ultimately declared the winner of the men's 400-meter hurdles at the world championships after officials overturned an initial disqualification, and Femke Bol defended her women's title. Benjamin's victory was marked by a controversial disqualification for knocking over a hurdle, which was later reversed, allowing him to claim the gold medal. The event also featured notable performances in heptathlon and triple jump, with athletes aiming for historic records and personal bests.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone showcased her dominance in track and field by winning gold in the 400m at the World Championships, setting a historic time of 47.78 seconds, and excelling in the 400m hurdles, with prospects of winning double gold at the 2028 Olympics, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest athletes in her sport.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won her first 400m world title with a time of 47.78 seconds, nearly breaking the longstanding world record, and became the first athlete to win world titles in both hurdles and flat 400m events, marking a historic achievement at the World Championships.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone became the first woman in nearly 40 years to run the 400 meters in under 48 seconds, clocking 47.78 at the world championships in Tokyo, marking a historic achievement and challenging the longstanding world record.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Katie Moon won her third consecutive women's pole vault title at the World Championships, setting a record as the oldest woman to do so, while Sandi Morris earned her fifth silver medal. The event highlighted Moon's resilience and skill, and the Championships featured notable performances across various track and field events, including a close men's 1500m race and young record-breakers in the women's steeplechase and men's long jump.