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World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo delivered another unforgettable night on Day 3 as multiple records fell at the iconic Japan National Stadium. Pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis and sprint hurdler Ditaji Kambundji stole the spotlight with world-class performances that set new benchmarks for the sport.
With over 50,000 spectators in attendance, fans witnessed a night packed with drama, history, and record-breaking brilliance across track and field.
Mondo Duplantis flies to a world record
Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis reaffirmed his dominance in the men’s pole vault by clearing 6.30m, breaking the world record yet again. The 25-year-old, already considered one of the greatest athletes in the event’s history, achieved the mark on his third attempt after securing the gold with a first-time clearance at 6.15m.
Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis earned silver with a jump of 6.00m, while Australia’s Kurtis Marschall matched his personal best of 5.95m to claim bronze. Duplantis’ record not only solidified his supremacy but also added another historic chapter to a discipline he continues to redefine.
Ditaji Kambundji sprints to national glory
In the women’s 100m hurdles final, Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji etched her name into the record books with a 12.24-second finish, setting a new national record. The 22-year-old held off fierce competition to secure her first global title on the grandest stage.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the reigning world record holder, clocked 12.29 for silver, while the United States’ Grace Stark took bronze with 12.34. Kambundji’s performance was a defining moment for Swiss athletics, cementing her rise as one of the most exciting hurdlers in the world.
Other highlights of day 3
The day’s action also produced standout performances across other disciplines:
Men’s Marathon Final: Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu stormed to gold with a 2:09:48 season’s best, edging Germany’s Amanal Petros who finished with the same time. Italy’s Iliass Aouani secured bronze in 2:09:53.
Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Final: New Zealand’s Geordie Beamish stunned the field, clinching gold in 8:33.88 ahead of Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali (8:33.95) and Kenya’s Edmund Serem (8:34.56).
Women’s Hammer Throw Final: Canada’s Camryn Rogers launched the hammer to 80.51m, setting a world lead and area record. China’s Zhao Jie recorded a personal best of 77.60m for silver, while Zhang Jiale secured bronze with 77.10m.
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