USA Wins Double Gold in 4x100m at 2025 World Athletics Championships; Botswana Claims Historic 4x400m Victory

At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the United States achieved a remarkable relay double victory despite challenging rainy conditions, topping the medal table with 16 golds and 26 total medals. Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles anchored back-to-back wins in the women's and men's 4x100 meter relays respectively, with Richardson overcoming a slight deficit to secure gold and Lyles fending off Canada in a thrilling finish. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history by sweeping the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m titles, joining a select group of women to achieve this feat, while sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce earned her 17th world medal as she announced her retirement. The U.S. men's 4x100m team, including Christian Coleman, Kenny Bednarek, and Courtney Lindsey, ran the fastest time in the world this year at 37.29 seconds, continuing a winning streak at the World Championships. Ghana also impressed in the men's 4x100m, setting a national record and finishing a close fourth, highlighting significant progress for African sprinting on the global stage. However, the U.S. men's 4x400m relay team suffered an upset, narrowly losing to Botswana in a dramatic finish, underscoring the competitive depth of the championships.