Sha'Carri Richardson (R) of the United States celebrates after the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
TOKYO, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The United States underlined their sprinting power by claiming three out of four relay golds on the last day of the World Athletics Championships here on Sunday.
Botswana delivered the day's surprise in the men's 4x400m relay, clocking 2 minutes 57.76 seconds to edge the Americans by just 0.07, as South Africa settled for bronze.
"I had to run the most strategic leg because of the weather," said Botswana's Busang Collen Kebinatshipi. "I am happy to be crossing the finish line first. I am really grateful to have come home with two gold medals."
"We came here dreaming of becoming world champions. It took a lot of courage for me," teammate Letsile Tebogo added.
The U.S. women responded in style in the 4x400m relay, where Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's outstanding 47.82-second anchor secured victory in a championship record 3:16.61. Jamaica finished second in 3:19.25, with the Netherlands third in 3:20.18.
The Americans also triumphed in the women's 4x100m, winning in 41.75 seconds to narrowly beat Jamaica (41.79). Germany took bronze in 41.87.
"It's crazy to be going home with three gold medals. I added my name to the history books once again. I am right where I want to be," said Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.
In the men's 4x100m, Noah Lyles brought the baton home as the United States clinched gold in a world-leading 37.29. Canada finished second in 37.55, while the Netherlands set a national record of 37.81 to secure bronze. ■
Sha'Carri Richardson (C) of the United States crosses the finish line during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Sha'Carri Richardson (2nd R) of the United States and Jonielle Smith (2nd L) of Jamaica compete during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Sha'Carri Richardson (2nd L, front) of the United States crosses the finish line during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica competes during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Sha'Carri Richardson (4th R) of the United States, Jonielle Smith (6th R) of Jamaica and Gina Lueckenkemper (2nd L) of Germany compete during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
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