Canada dominates the world championships in a single breathless night: Ethan Katzberg uncorks a competition-record 84.70m to win the hammer, four rivals clear 82m, and Merlin Hummel lands silver at 82.77m with Bence Halasz bronze at 82.69m. Camryn Rogers defends her world title with the second-farthest throw all-time, signaling Canadian depth in field events.

On the track, Marco Arop grinds into the 800m semifinals after a stumble-tinged heat, while Pierce LePage and Gabriela DeBues-Stafford push toward finals in their events. The Canadian medal haul grows as competition continues, underscoring a golden era for the nation.

Must-watch events at the World Championships spotlight sprint finals, distance showdowns, and marquee field disciplines, with rising stars and Olympic hopefuls shaping the narrative across stadiums worldwide.

BBC coverage lays out schedules, streams, and expert analysis, helping fantasy managers time lineups, stack moments, and angle bets as records loom and drama unfolds on the track and field stage.

Gout Gout arrives at Brisbane as track's breakout 17-year-old, chasing a 200m national record and a Worlds final that would mark a historic leap for Australian sprinting. He faces a field led by Noah Lyles, with Bolt-esque comparisons fueling the hype while he focuses on the first 50 meters and the bend. His rise is underscored by a 20.04 at 16, a 20.02 in June, and two wind-assisted sub-20s, highlighting rare acceleration and late-speed power.

Tokyo hosts the 20th World Athletics Championships from Sept 13–21, broadcast live by the BBC across TV, iPlayer and mobile platforms. Great Britain and Northern Ireland chase more than Budapest’s haul, aiming to turn defending titles into gold and convert past podiums into wins. Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Josh Kerr defend their titles, while Keely Hodgkinson and Matthew Hudson-Smith push from silver toward gold. Armand Duplantis, Noah Lyles and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce headline a star-studded field as 49 golds are awarded over nine days at the Japan National Stadium.

With daily live text, video highlights, analysis and results on the BBC Sport site, plus radio commentary, fans have a full slate to follow the action. The lineup blends GB’s proven multi-event stars with global sprint and field idols, promising a blend of predictable favorites and potential upsets across a busy schedule.