Sprints nation Jamaica now making big waves in the throws
At the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015, Jamaica finished second on the medals table with seven gold and 12 medals in total. It’s the country’s second-best tally ever, after the 2009 edition in Berlin. But this time, it wasn’t just sprinters and hurdlers who led the charge.... Read More
The silver medal that felt like gold to Vlasic
Despite all her success, and her undoubted talent, when Blanka Vlasic walked into the Bird’s Nest Stadium for the women’s high jump final, she couldn’t possibly foresee what was about to happen. ... Read More
Ihab Abdelrahman El Sayed, almost the Pharaoh of throwing
When athletes mention disruption to their preparations coming into a major championship, they are usually speaking about injuries, or viruses, or even what’s usually known as ‘niggles’. The common dominator is, it’s all about them.... Read More
Williams sisters keeping up family tradition in the sprint hurdles
When it comes to making athletics a family affair, no one can better the Borlees. Brothers Kevin, Jonathan and youngster Dylan were all in Beijing and competed together in the 4x400m, the two older brothers having reached the semi-finals in the individual event.... Read More
Quest for perfection takes Kudryavtsev to the Beijing podium
Denis Kudryavtsev is the leader of a group of young and ambitious group of athletes that has awakened interest in the 400m hurdles in Russia after a long hiatus. ... Read More
Sergey Shubenkov, hot hurdler from a cold climate
When Sergey Shubenkov settled into his blocks for the heats of the 110m hurdles at the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015, his mind was laced with doubt.
Ayana wins Performance of the Championships, powered by adidas
Each day during the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015, fans from around the world had the opportunity to vote for their favourite performances of the session via the IAAF website www.iaaf.org.
Felix, the smiling assassin, already looking for next target
Earlier this year, the question plaguing Allyson Felix’s mind was all about risk.
Taylor aiming to take his triple talent from Beijing to Brussels
Christian Taylor came very close to writing a new chapter in the men’s triple jump when he hopped, stepped and jumped out to 18.21m at the IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015 to take his second world title four years after his first global triumph in Daegu.
Bishop aims to build on Beijing success
It is hard to fathom that earlier this year Melissa Bishop was reduced to tears on multiple occasions after a series of injuries and incidents conspired to derail her racing season.
Silva has finally found the golden touch
A combination of persistence, passion and pure doggedness have proved the driving force for Yarisley Silva to overcome all manner of hurdles on her long and winding road to the top.
Three-time world champion Kiprop has not yet peaked
When you’re Asbel Kiprop, you can win just about any way you want.
The last few moments of the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015
It's all over now. As the last medals are being distributed, here are a few last moments from day nine at the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015.
Report: women’s 4x400m final – IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015
Novlene Williams-Mills overtook Francena McCorory in the closing metres to lead Jamaica to victory in the 4x400m on the closing night of the IAAF World championships, Beijing 2015.
Report: men's high jump final – IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015
There were no records set in the high jump on Sunday as the bar never go higher than 2.36m, but the medals were decided in an unprecedented, as far as the World Championships were concerned, three-way jump off won by Canada’s Derek Drouin.
Report: men's 4x400m final – IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015
Once again, the closing event of the IAAF World Championships, the men’s 4x400m relay, did not disappoint as this time around it produced a battle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very last few seconds.
Report: women’s javelin final – IAAF World Championships, Beijing 2015
Only four of the medallists from the 2013 World Championships made it to the final here, so there was a good chance for new faces on the podium.