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This edition, a total of 53 countries won medals. The previous record of 46 was set in Osaka in 2007 and equaled in Budapest two years ago, with Samoa, Saint Lucia and Uruguay winning their first ever World Championships medals at this year's competition.
One can understand Kipyegon's desire to quit the 1500m. She holds the world records for the 1500m (3:48.68) and the mile (4:07.64). She also became the first woman to win four world titles in the 1500m and the first to win an Olympic 1500m gold medal at three consecutive Games, securing her fourth world title in September 2025.
Donnarumma, winner of the best goalkeeper award at the Ballon d'Or award ceremony on Monday for his key role in PSG's Champions League triumph last season, replied "yes" when asked if he would have liked to stay with the club.
Bonmati also won the award in 2023 and 2024. It means Barcelona players have won the honour in each of the past five years after midfielder Alexia Putellas earned the prize in 2021 and 2022.
The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won the treble, including their first Champions League. Dembele also scored twice in seven caps for France in 2024-25.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, hailed the athletes’ performance and reaffirmed plans to enhance training infrastructure, athlete welfare, and talent development across the country.
The opening days of the World Athletics Championships in Japan were dominated by discussion around the conditions the athletes had to contend with, particularly in the endurance events, as temperatures exceeding 30C were accompanied by stifling humidity above 90%.
A Red Bull statement on the team website announced the 51-year-old's formal departure but did not mention any financial terms.
The 25-year-old Brazilian, who scored in Champions League finals during Real's triumphs in 2022 and 2024, has been substituted in 10 of the 12 matches since Alonso took charge in June following Carlo Ancelotti's departure.
"Most of our athletes are running to escape poverty and support their families, and they, as a result, will use all manner of things, including doping," said Kenya's three-time Boston Marathon winner Ibrahim Hussein Kipkemboi. "Winning is a lifetime chance," he told AFP.
Two-time defending champion Greg Snow and challenger Dismas Indiza battled through four intense rounds, finishing tied with an overall score of +1 each, pushing the tournament into a thrilling playoff. Snow demonstrating steady nerves and exceptional skill to outwit a resilient Indiza.
