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However, there was heartbreak for Kerr, seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the 1500m title but denied the opportunity after pulling up in pain on the penultimate lap.

After securing her third consecutive Olympic triumph last year, this was a third straight world gold for Kipyegon, who controlled the final from the start before bursting clear of her rivals on the final lap.

A grandmother sat with her lap covered in a blanket, knitted with the colors of the Mexican flag.

New Zealand's Geordie Beamish falls on the last lap of his 3,000m steeplechase heat but recovers to finish second and qualify for the final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Several competitors in the race walk events were seen feeling the effects during and after completing 16 laps of a 2km road loop between starting and finishing on the track.