The Indian Open Under-23 athletics meet saw a flurry of impressive performances, with Jyoti setting a new meet record in the javelin throw, Tushar Kanti Manna smashing his personal best in the 400m, and Jashbir Nayak setting a new mark in the decathlon. Other notable performances included Ankita Dhyani’s victory in the 3000m steeplechase and Abhimanyu’s record-equalling throw in the men’s discus.
Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino continued her impressive run, winning the women’s 400m at the Diamond League finals in Brussels. Meanwhile, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who holds the world record in the 400m hurdles, showcased her dominance in an invitational race, but hinted at a possible European return next year.
Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic added Olympic gold to her world title, breaking the Olympic record in the 400m race. Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser took silver, and Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek earned bronze.
Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser set the fastest time to qualify for the women’s 400m final at the World Athletics Championships, while reigning champion Marileidy Paulino also secured her place. Other notable performances came from Rhasidat Adeleke and Natalia Kaczmarek. However, defending champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo was eliminated after an injury plagued season.
Quincy Hall delivered a stunning late surge to overtake Briton Matthew Hudson-Smith and win the Olympic 400m gold, marking the first time the United States has taken the top spot in the event since 2008. Hudson-Smith, despite setting a new European record, faltered in the final stretch, allowing Hall to claim victory in a personal best time.
Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith and American Quincy Hall advanced to the Olympic 400m final, but Olympic veteran Kirani James of Grenada made a strong statement with the fastest time of the night, suggesting a tight race for gold.
