Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships

Complete event schedule and shoe guides for the world's premier track and field competition

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Official highlights and select live events

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Sprint Events (100m, 200m, 400m) ▼
Men's 100m Final
The blue ribbon event of track and field - fastest men on earth
Sep 15, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 100m Final
The fastest women in the world compete for gold
Sep 15, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)
Men's 200m Final
The curve and straight challenge combining speed and endurance
Sep 17, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 200m Final
Speed and strategy around the curve
Sep 17, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)
Men's 400m Final
The longest sprint - one lap of pure speed and tactics
Sep 19, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 400m Final
Strategic racing over one demanding lap
Sep 19, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)

Sprint Shoe Equipment

Discover the lightweight spikes with carbon plates and aggressive traction patterns that elite sprinters rely on for explosive starts and maximum speed. Features stiff plates, minimal uppers, and secure fit systems.

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Distance Events (800m, 1500m, 5000m) ▼
Men's 800m Final
The tactical middle distance race - two laps of strategy and speed
Sep 22, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 800m Final
Speed and strategy over two demanding laps
Sep 22, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)
Men's 1500m Final
The metric mile - tactical racing at its finest
Sep 24, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 1500m Final
Strategic middle distance racing with explosive finishes
Sep 24, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)
Men's 5000m Final
Speed and endurance over 12.5 laps with tactical positioning
Sep 26, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's 5000m Final
Long distance racing requiring endurance and kick speed
Sep 26, 20:30 JST
(11:30 UTC)

Distance Running Equipment

Learn about versatile spikes that balance cushioning and responsiveness for tactical racing. Features balanced plate flex, midfoot security, and light cushioning for multiple rounds of competition.

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Jumping Events (Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault) ▼
Men's Long Jump Final
Horizontal jumping event focused on runway speed and takeoff technique
Sep 16, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's Long Jump Final
Speed down the runway with explosive board takeoff for maximum distance
Sep 18, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Men's High Jump Final
Vertical jumping event requiring precision plant and bar clearance technique
Sep 17, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's High Jump Final
Technical vertical jump with approach, plant, and bar clearance
Sep 19, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Men's Triple Jump Final
Hop, step, and jump sequence demanding rhythm, control, and power
Sep 18, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's Triple Jump Final
Complex three-phase jumping event requiring technical precision
Sep 20, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Men's Pole Vault Final
Vertical jump using a pole to clear high bars with technical precision
Sep 20, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's Pole Vault Final
Technical event combining speed, strength, and pole technique
Sep 22, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)

Jumping Equipment Guides

Explore specialized spikes designed for takeoff power and landing stability. Each jumping event requires specific features like board grip for long jump, heel pins for high jump, and phase cushioning for triple jump.

Long Jump Guide High Jump Guide Triple Jump Guide Pole Vault Guide
Throwing Events (Shot Put, Discus, Hammer) ▼
Men's Shot Put Final
Power throwing event from a 7-foot circle with 16-pound shot
Sep 21, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)
Women's Shot Put Final
Technical throwing event combining strength and rotational technique
Sep 23, 20:00 JST
(11:00 UTC)

Throwing Equipment Guide

Stable shoes with specialized grip for rotational techniques. Features include smooth pivot zones, low-profile stability, durable toe construction, and all-weather traction compounds.

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