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Noah Dethroned, Sha’Carri Falters, Shelly-Ann’s Farewell
September 14, 2025 | Edition #241
👋 Hey, Speedster!
Over 50,000 fans filled Tokyo’s stadium for the evening session on Day 2 of the World Championships and for a good reason. From Shelly-Ann’s last career race, to Noah’s bid at defending his title, and Sydney’s appearance in a new event, the night had it all. But nothing topped these 5 highlights...
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Noah Loses 'World's Fastest Man' Tag After Two Years |
Noah Lyles had to settle in the Worlds 100m finals, as a Jamaican arch rival kept him away from gold. |
As you read above, Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson held Noah Lyles and others to grab gold and silver in the men’s 100m final. In the women’s final, Tina Clayton also grabbed a podium spot. So tell us,
Are the Good Days of Jamaican Track and Field Back? |
History was made in Tokyo on Day 2! Jimmy Gressier stunned the men’s 10,000m field, winning the World Championships gold in 28:55.77 to become the first-ever Frenchman to claim this title. In another shocker, no Kenyan or Ethiopian made the podium, something almost unheard of in this event lately. Also, with Grant Fisher finishing 8th, Team USA’s medal hopes also faded…
The weather in Tokyo today was no joke! 81% humidity and 29°C heat, but fans said it felt more like 41°C. Cloudy, sticky, and uncomfortably warm, the stands were full of people fanning themselves just to cope.
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But before we go out, here’s a shoutout to the legend who gave us countless memories throughout two decades!
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