Wu Yanni Breaks National Record at Nanjing 2025 as Global Stars Shine. The World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, delivered a weekend of thrilling performances, record-breaking feats, and dramatic finishes. One of the biggest headlines came from China’s Wu Yanni, who set a new national record in the women’s 60-meter hurdles. Wu clocked 8.01 seconds in the semifinals, setting a new domestic benchmark. However, her valiant effort wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the final, highlighting the fierce competition on display.
Sprinting to Glory: Devynne Charlton and 4x400m Relays Dominate
In the women’s 60-meter hurdles final, Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas stormed to victory with a season-best time of 7.72 seconds. Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji was hot on her heels, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind to claim silver, while Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent secured bronze in 7.74 seconds.
The United States reigned supreme in the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. Chris Bailey, Brian Faust, Jacory Patterson, and Elija Godwin led the American men’s squad to gold with a dominant time of 3:03.13, nearly two seconds ahead of Jamaica. A dramatic finish saw Hungary snatch the bronze from China, setting a national record of 3:06.03, while China also set a national record of 3:06.90 but finished fourth.
The American women’s 4x400m relay team, featuring Quanera Hayes, Bailey Lear, Rosey Effiong, and Alexis Holmes, claimed gold with a strong 3:27.45 finish. Poland took silver in 3:32.05, while Australia rounded out the podium in 3:32.65.
Thrilling Middle-Distance Battles: Hoey, Sekgodisoa, and Ingebrigtsen Shine
The men’s 800m final was a gripping contest, with American Josh Hoey holding off Belgium’s Eliott Crestan and Spain’s Elvin Canales in a dramatic sprint to the line. Hoey clocked 1:44.77, barely edging Crestan by 0.04 seconds.
South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodisoa made history in the women’s 800m final, winning gold in a world-leading indoor personal best of 1:58.40. Ethiopia’s Nigist Getachew secured silver, while Patricia Silva claimed bronze.
Norwegian superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen delivered another masterclass in distance running, completing a sensational double by adding the 1,500m title to his earlier 3,000m gold. He crossed the line in 3:38.79, ahead of Britain’s Neil Gourley and American Luke Houser.
Ethiopian Dominance in the Women’s 1,500m
Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay continued her reign in the women’s 1,500m, improving her own championship record to 3:54.86. Her compatriot Diribe Welteji took silver in 3:59.30, while Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell set a personal best of 3:59.84 to claim bronze.
Sensational Jumps: Furlani, Bryant, and Olyslagers Lead the Way
Italy’s Mattia Furlani soared to gold in the men’s long jump, achieving a winning leap of 8.30 meters. Jamaica’s Wayne Pinnock and Australia’s Liam Adcock followed closely behind with jumps of 8.29m and 8.28m, respectively, in one of the closest contests of the championships.
In the women’s long jump, American Claire Bryant stole the show, producing a personal-best leap of 6.96 meters to secure gold. Switzerland’s Annik Kalin and Spain’s Fatima Diame took silver and bronze, respectively.
Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers defended her high jump title in impressive fashion, clearing 1.97 meters to edge out her teammate Eleanor Patterson. Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh claimed bronze with a jump of 1.95 meters.
Shot Put and Heptathlon Victories Cap Off a Spectacular Championship
New Zealand’s Tom Walsh proved his dominance in the shot put, clinching his third world indoor title with a season-best throw of 21.65 meters. Sweden’s Roger Steen finished just three centimeters behind for silver, while American Adrian Piperi secured bronze with a throw of 21.48 meters.
Norwegian decathlete Sander Skotheim showcased his all-around talent by winning the heptathlon title with a score of 6,475 points, just weeks after capturing the European indoor title. Estonia’s Johannes Erm set a national record with 6,437 points for silver, while Germany’s Till Steinforth earned bronze with 6,275 points.
Conclusion: A Championship to Remember
The Nanjing 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships delivered unforgettable moments, from Wu Yanni’s record-breaking feat to the electrifying relay finishes and thrilling distance races. With new champions emerging and seasoned veterans reaffirming their dominance, the stage is set for an exciting year of athletics leading up to the outdoor season. As the dust settles, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this exhilarating sport.
