Sydney Confronts 'Record' Question Again

September 08, 2025

September 08, 2025 | Edition #233

👋 Hey, Speedster!

There’s no time for Monday blues because the Tokyo tracks are heating up with athlete spottings one after the other. But beyond that, Japan has been dealing with some difficult conditions. All that and more from the track world below...

Sydney Eyes 40-Year-Old Legacy
Sydney Eyes a 40-Year-Old Legacy
Sydney reveals what's her real goal in Tokyo, and it might be something the world hasn’t seen in four decades.

As you read above, Sydney has a chance to shatter the 400m world-best mark in Tokyo. So tell us,

Will Sydney McLaughlin Break Marita Koch's 40 Year Old World Record?

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It’s almost showtime and like most stars, Kishane Thompson has touched down in Tokyo and jumped straight into training. Hard to believe, but this will be his first World Championships. Yes, he’s never made it to the Worlds at the junior, youth, or senior level before. So this might finally be the chance for him to leave his mark! See him practice below…

Joe Kovacs at Diamond League Final

Did You Know

Did you know that Usain Bolt is back in Tokyo too? Yes, the World Athletics just announced that he will be there, attending some select evening sessions as the 'Ultimate Legend' to spread the word about the Ultimate Championships that will inaugurate in 2026. This marks the first time that Bolt has stepped into such an athletics role. Also, his presence will be a great source of motivation for Team Jamaica.

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That's all for today! We’ll get back tomorrow with the regular updates from the track world! Until then, if you have anything to share, tell us below: