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How a record number of teams clinched medals in Tokyo event

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Silver medallist, Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya (R), congratulates gold medalist, Beatrice Chebet of Team Kenya, following the Women's 5000 Metres Final on day eight of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at National Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via AFP)

A record number of nations won medals at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 from 13-21 September, during the most impactful edition of the sport's flagship event in history.

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